Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 70 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 986 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,417 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 953 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,427 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 1,039 mm | 883 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 408 L | -37 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 14.4 | -13.4 L |
2008 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 | 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |