Audi A3 (2013) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

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2013 Audi A3 and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2013	2008
Model	Audi A3	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	109.8 in	-8.3 in
Length	168.7 in	188.4 in	-19.7 in
Width	69.5 in	75.2 in	-5.7 in
Height	56.0 in	68.1 in	-12.1 in
Curb Weight	3263 lb.	3979 lb.	-716 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	40.6 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	59.7 in	-5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.2 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	40.1 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	59.5 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	38.3 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	10.3 ft³	2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	42.3 ft³	-29.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	95.4 ft³	-40.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A3.

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review

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