Audi A3 (2009) vs. Volkswagen Routan (2011) Specs

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2009 Audi A3 and 2011 Volkswagen Routan Specifications

Model Year	2009	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
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
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	3329 lb.	4494 lb.	-1165 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	20.5 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	37.2 in	0.9 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	140.6 ft³	-86 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

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