Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2017
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Subaru WRX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	104.3 in	-0.5 in
Length	175.4 in	180.9 in	-5.5 in
Width	70.7 in	70.7 in	0 in
Height	55.7 in	58.1 in	-2.4 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	3267 lb.	195 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	39.8 in	-3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.6 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.2 in	-52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.3 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.2 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.4 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-2.4 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	12.0 ft³	0.3 ft³

2015 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

2015 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 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

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