Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Audi A3 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 101.5 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 168.7 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 69.5 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 65.5 in | 56.0 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3136 lb. | 3263 lb. | -127 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.9 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 52.8 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 34.8 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.5 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2014 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |
2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
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 |
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 |
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 |