Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 415 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 95.7 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 162.8 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 71.5 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 51.2 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3824 lb. | 3528 lb. | 296 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.2 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 0.0 in | 45.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK.