Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2015	2021
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	103.8 in	0 in
Length	175.4 in	167.6 in	7.8 in
Width	70.7 in	70.8 in	-0.1 in
Height	55.7 in	58.2 in	-2.5 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	3186 lb.	276 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	38.4 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.9 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	38.1 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	53.9 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.6 in	-0.5 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	-0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	17.4 ft³	-5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.3 ft³	53.7 ft³	-41.4 ft³

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.

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