Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.6 in | -13.1 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 212.0 in | -43.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 78.3 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3329 lb. | 4135 lb. | -806 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 60.6 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 60.0 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 38.0 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 34 ft3 |
2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The bench seats are all day comfortable. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Pretty good rear seat space, and it will fit six people. But the center passengers had better be small. Still, the bench seats are very handy. see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |