Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,510 kg | 2,038 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 78 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 945 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 996 mm | -59 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 922 mm | -38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 915 L | -544 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 2,350 L | 11.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 3,981 L | -2 L |
2008 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Routan.