Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 184 kW@6300 320 Nm@2800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 178 kW@5200 377 Nm@3700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,946 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 72 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,049 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,024 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,295 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 795 mm | 89 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 790 L | -419 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,892 L | 0 L |
2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. 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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Difficulty entering/exiting rear passenger area see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is uncomfortable, small, and awkardly designed. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Back seat is not built to have adults riding there. May be ok for children but is difficult to put a child seat in the rear as well. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Cramped rear seating - putting 3 people back there would be really pushing it. The only bonus is that the rear seats fold down flat (I love that). see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear suicide doors are cool - unless you have to use them. Easier than no door, but hard to access for adults or kid seats. Really a 2 person back seat, 3 is not good. Rear seat visibility is poor, front view blocked and side posts take out side view. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
too small see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |