Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
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 | 55.4 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 2546 lb. | 717 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 50.3 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 44.7 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 29.9 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 30.6 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 |
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |