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Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Subaru BRZ (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2017 Subaru BRZ specs.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2017 Subaru BRZ Specifications

Model Year 2016 2017  
Model Audi A3 / S3 Subaru BRZ  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1900
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
205 hp@7000
156 lb-ft@6400
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD RWD  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.2 in 101.2 in 1 in
Length 175.4 in 166.7 in 8.7 in
Width 70.2 in 69.9 in 0.3 in
Height 55.5 in 50.6 in 4.9 in
Curb Weight 3683 lb. 2762 lb. 921 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 37.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 54.5 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.1 in -53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.9 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.3 in 35.0 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 45.7 in 51.7 in -6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 45.3 in -45.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.9 in 29.9 in 2 in
Total Legroom 73.1 in (over 2 rows) 71.8 in (over 2 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.1 ft3 6.9 ft3 0.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 9.9 ft3 6.9 ft3 3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru BRZ

2017 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review
 
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