Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mini Countryman | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.2 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 161.7 in | 7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.4 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 61.5 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 3252 lb. | 408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.8 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 33.8 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |