Model Year | 2010 | 2019 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.9 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 191.4 in | -22.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 73.7 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.5 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3655 lb. | -392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.7 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 40.2 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon.