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Audi A3 (2008) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Audi A3 and 2014 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2008 Audi A3 and 2014 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Audi A3 Toyota RAV4  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 104.7 in -3.2 in
Length 168.7 in 179.9 in -11.2 in
Width 69.5 in 72.6 in -3.1 in
Height 56.0 in 65.4 in -9.4 in
Curb Weight 3263 lb. 3435 lb. -172 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.0 gal. 15.9 gal. -0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 39.8 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.3 in 57.3 in -3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.2 in -54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.6 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.9 in 38.9 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 55.4 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 48.8 in -48.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.8 in 37.2 in -2.4 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 79.8 in (over 2 rows) -3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.1 ft3 38.4 ft3 -25.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.6 ft3 73.4 ft3 -18.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Audi A3

2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota RAV4

2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The first two generations of the Toyota RAVs were much smaller than contemporaneous Honda CR-Vs. More than perhaps any other difference this one probably explains Toyota's lack of segment leadership. The third-generation RAV4, introduced for the 2006 model year, was much larger, and finally about the same size as the Honda. The new RAV4's body is an inch lower, but also a few inches longer. Compared to the CR-V, it's 1.6 inches longer, an inch wider, and 0.7 inches taller. This translates to a slightly roomier interior, and probably the roomiest in the segment unless one includes the boundary-defying Santa Fe Sport, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I have nearly five inches of knee room in the Honda. Quite good, but I have seven inches in the new RAV4. Beyond sheer space, the RAV4's rear seat cushion is a comfortable height off the floor, and its rear seat back reclines over a relatively wide range. The Honda's rear seat back can be set in only two different positions that aren't far apart. Add a third passenger, though, and the rear seat no longer seems so roomy. My three kids aren't large, but they complained about the amount of room. The reason isn't hard to find: for some reason the new RAV4 only offers 48.8 inches of rear hip room. This is much better than the 43.3 inches in the 2012, but still well short of the 53.3 inches in the CR-V. So, while the RAV4 has the edge in knee room, the Honda easily wins a hip room comparison. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota RAV4

2014 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The drivers seat has a really long travel - I normally have the seat far back (5'11" with long legs) but I probably had 6 inches of travel further back I could have gone. The seat isn't overadjustable and not too hard to get into a comfortable position. The fake leather is a reasonable facsimile and has heated seats - would have to see how it does in the direct sun. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2013 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room is pretty impressive and seating position is nice. Adjustable rake of the rear seat is a nice touch. Appears to have 3 car seat anchors. The rear seat appears to be the same size as, or maybe even larger than the original Highlander / RX300. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 
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