Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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 Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 110.4 in | -6.6 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 191.6 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.5 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 3481 lb. | -19 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 38.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 56.9 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 57.0 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 39.1 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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