Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Toyota Solara | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 157 kW@5600 298 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 70 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 965 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 925 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 899 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 391 L | -20 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 13.8 | -12.8 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 |
2007 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |