Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 97.1 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 145.6 in | 23.1 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 66.3 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 55.7 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 2922 lb. | 341 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 | 50.3 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 39.2 in | 13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 28.1 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 69.8 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 6.0 ft3 | 48.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mini Convertible.