Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 184 kW@6300 320 Nm@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 198 kW@6200 332 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 5,080 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,966 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 76 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,067 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,483 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,021 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,648 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,715 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 1,006 mm | 883 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 968 mm | -968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,316 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,003 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 1,235 L | 370 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 2,676 L | 11.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 4,216 L | -3 L |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |