Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Subaru Impreza / WRX | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.1 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 173.8 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 68.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 57.6 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 2911 lb. | 352 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 14.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.6 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.5 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.2 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.2 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.4 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | 4.9 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 |
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |