Ford Fusion (2006) vs. Audi A3 (2011) Specs

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2006 Ford Fusion and 2011 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Ford Fusion	Audi A3
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.4 in	101.5 in	5.9 in
Length	190.2 in	168.7 in	21.5 in
Width	72.2 in	69.5 in	2.7 in
Height	57.2 in	56.0 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	3280 lb.	3329 lb.	-49 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.5 gal.	15.0 gal.	2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.4 in	54.3 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.2 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	52.8 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	0.0 in	53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	34.8 in	2.2 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.8 ft³	13.1 ft³	2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.8 ft³	54.6 ft³	-38.8 ft³

2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2007	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review
2006	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review

2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review

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