Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4200 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 1,456 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 55 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 970 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 942 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 968 mm | -84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 439 L | -68 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A3.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |