Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
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 | 1,480 kg | 1,966 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 78 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,011 mm | 967 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 | 3,993 L | -2 L |
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 |