Audi SQ8 (2021) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) Specs

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2021 Audi SQ8 and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year	2021	2017
Model	Audi SQ8	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
Engine	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 500 hp@5500 568 lb-ft@3000	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	103.5 in	14.4 in
Length	196.6 in	169.8 in	26.8 in
Width	78.5 in	70.3 in	8.2 in
Height	67.2 in	56.1 in	11.1 in
Curb Weight	5324 lb.	4012 lb.	1312 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	10.6 gal.	11.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.1 in	36.9 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	54.8 in	4.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.5 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	52.9 in	5.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	35.4 in	4.8 in
Total Legroom	81.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	5.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.5 ft³	9.9 ft³	20.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.7 ft³	39.5 ft³	21.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Audi SQ8.

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

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