Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Lincoln MKS | Audi A3 | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 265 lb-ft@4250 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 101.5 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 168.7 in | 35.4 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 69.5 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 56.0 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4276 lb. | 3660 lb. | 616 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.1 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 54.3 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 52.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 34.8 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -36.2 ft3 |
2009 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This the best point of this car. The leather, from Scotland, is the best I have experienced in a car... And the room is such that my 6 foot son feels separate from me when along for the drive. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are the most comfortable ones I have sat in, the lumbar adjustment is great, not only goes in and out ( harder / softer ), it also has an adjustment for up aand down. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Honeslty hard to explain. My kids feel like they are on a couch. Heated. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |