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

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2016	2017
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	103.9 in	-0.4 in
Length	169.8 in	180.9 in	-11.1 in
Width	70.3 in	70.7 in	-0.4 in
Height	56.1 in	66.4 in	-10.3 in
Curb Weight	3903 lb.	3624 lb.	279 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	15.9 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	41.4 in	-4.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.0 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.9 in	-53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.0 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.8 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	56.5 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	38.0 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	9.9 ft³	34.4 ft³	-24.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	39.5 ft³	74.7 ft³	-35.2 ft³

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

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

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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