Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Tesla Model S (2015) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2015 Tesla Model S Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Tesla Model S
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	Electric 422 hp 443 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	1-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,629 mm	2,959 mm	0 mm
Length	4,313 mm	4,978 mm	0 mm
Width	1,786 mm	1,963 mm	0 mm
Height	1,425 mm	1,435 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,770 kg	2,188 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	40 L	0 L	40 L
Headroom, Row 1	937 mm	986 mm	-49 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,466 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,397 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,085 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	953 mm	897 mm	56 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,344 mm	1,397 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,389 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	899 mm	899 mm	0 mm
Total Legroom	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	1,984 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	280 L	895 L	-615 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,119 L	1,795 L	0 L

2016 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

2016 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

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