Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 105.1 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 188.7 in | -20 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 68.1 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.1 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 3490 lb. | 170 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.5 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.1 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.1 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.7 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 33.9 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |