Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Mini Clubman | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.1 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 168.3 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.9 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3903 lb. | 3486 lb. | 417 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.2 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 52.8 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 34.3 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 47.9 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 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 review |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 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 review |
2018 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review |