Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.9 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 188.8 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 76.4 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 68.2 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3479 lb. | 4696 lb. | -1217 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.8 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.7 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 34.9 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -16.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg.