Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 178.3 in | -9.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 66.9 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.5 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3329 lb. | 2530 lb. | 799 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.5 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.2 in | -46.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.4 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 41.1 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2007 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
small and cramped see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Foot room to confining see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leg room limited see full Toyota Corolla review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At 6'2" there is no leftover room, even with the driver's seat all the way back. see full Toyota Corolla review |