Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 97.1 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 143.1 in | 25.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 66.5 in | 3 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 2855 lb. | 805 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 50.9 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 39.0 in | 13.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 27.5 in | 7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
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 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |