Audi A3 (2008) vs. Mini Hardtop (2009) Specs

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2008 Audi A3 and 2009 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Audi A3	Mini Hardtop
Engine	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
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	3660 lb.	2668 lb.	992 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	10.6 gal.	4.4 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

2008 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	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

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review

2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review
2009	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead 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
2008	2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review

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