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Audi A4 / S4 (2011) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Audi A4 / S4 and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

2011 Audi A4 / S4 and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model Audi A4 / S4 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3  
Engine supercharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
245 kW@5500
441 Nm@2900
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
294 kW@5850
480 Nm@1700
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,809 mm 2,637 mm 0 mm
Length 4,704 mm 4,455 mm 0 mm
Width 1,826 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,427 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,650 kg 1,630 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 50 L 14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 927 mm -926 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 953 mm 917 mm 36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,379 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 894 mm 892 mm 2 mm
Total Legroom 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 351 L 348 L 3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Audi A4 / S4

2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
 
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