Audi A6 / S6 (2009) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2009 Audi A6 / S6 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Audi A6 / S6	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 350 hp@6600 325 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.9 in	103.8 in	8.1 in
Length	193.5 in	175.4 in	18.1 in
Width	73.0 in	70.7 in	2.3 in
Height	57.5 in	55.7 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	4211 lb.	3462 lb.	749 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	13.2 gal.	7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	36.5 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	54.8 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.1 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	53.0 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	35.1 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	12.3 ft³	3.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Audi A6 / S6.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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 review

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

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