Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.4 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 191.6 in | -22.9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.2 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 58.5 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 3446 lb. | 214 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.9 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 57.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 39.1 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 38.7 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |