Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. Tesla Model 3 (2020) Specs

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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2020 Tesla Model 3 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2020
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	Tesla Model 3
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700	Electric 450 hp 471 lb-ft
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,637 mm	2,875 mm	0 mm
Length	4,455 mm	4,694 mm	0 mm
Width	1,796 mm	1,849 mm	0 mm
Height	1,415 mm	1,443 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,630 kg	1,831 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	0 L	50 L
Headroom, Row 1	927 mm	1,006 mm	926 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,430 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,085 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	917 mm	958 mm	-41 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	1,372 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	892 mm	894 mm	-2 mm
Total Legroom	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	1,979 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	348 L	425 L	-77 L

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Tesla Model 3.

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