Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,480 kg | 1,482 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 60 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,011 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,326 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 942 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 899 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 340 L | 31 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 12.0 | -11 L |
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 |
2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review |
2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |