Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A6 | Audi A3 | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 101.5 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 193.9 in | 168.7 in | 25.2 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 69.5 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3660 lb. | 385 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.3 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.8 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 34.8 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -40.5 ft3 |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 review |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 review |
2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |