Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 0 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 179.3 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.1 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 59.2 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3228 lb. | 35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.1 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.5 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |