Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
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 | 101.5 in | 119.3 in | -17.8 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 200.0 in | -31.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 77.4 in | -7.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 68.9 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 4177 lb. | -517 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 42.0 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 63.8 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.4 in | -58.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.9 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.2 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 64.9 in | -12.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.5 in | -67.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 39.6 in | -4.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -46 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -30.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 94.5 ft3 | -81.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -94.3 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |