Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@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 |
2009 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 |
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 |
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 |