Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 121.2 in | -19.7 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 202.5 in | -33.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 76.9 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 68.9 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 4335 lb. | -1072 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 63.0 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 64.7 in | -11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 83.0 ft3 | -69.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -86.4 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |