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Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Subaru Forester (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2009 Subaru Forester specs.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2009 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2016 2009  
Model Audi A3 / S3 Subaru Forester  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1900
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 103.0 in 0.5 in
Length 169.8 in 179.5 in -9.7 in
Width 70.3 in 70.1 in 0.2 in
Height 56.1 in 65.9 in -9.8 in
Curb Weight 3903 lb. 3440 lb. 463 lb.
Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal. 16.9 gal. -6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 36.9 in 41.6 in -4.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 56.1 in -1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.1 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 40.0 in -2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.9 in 55.6 in -2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 38.0 in -2.6 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 9.9 ft3 33.5 ft3 -23.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 39.5 ft3 68.3 ft3 -28.8 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 2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Rear seat has plenty of leg room, and the roof is high for tall drivers. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Pleanty of room for long legs in the rear seat. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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