Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 180 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 99.8 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 177.5 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 67.3 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 2710 lb. | 950 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.5 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.6 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 33.7 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 43 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 |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |