Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Volkswagen Golf (2023) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2023 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Model Year	2016	2023
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Volkswagen Golf
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5900 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,629 mm	2,631 mm	0 mm
Length	4,313 mm	4,288 mm	0 mm
Width	1,786 mm	1,788 mm	0 mm
Height	1,425 mm	1,463 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,770 kg	1,579 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	40 L	50 L	-10 L
Headroom, Row 1	937 mm	978 mm	-41 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,420 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,356 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	953 mm	968 mm	-15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,344 mm	1,369 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,176 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	899 mm	889 mm	10 mm
Total Legroom	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	1,935 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	280 L	564 L	-284 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,119 L	977 L	-976 L

2016 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

2016 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

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