Lincoln MKX (2008) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

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2008 Lincoln MKX and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Lincoln MKX	Audi A3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.2 in	101.5 in	9.7 in
Length	186.5 in	168.7 in	17.8 in
Width	75.8 in	69.5 in	6.3 in
Height	67.2 in	56.0 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	4419 lb.	3479 lb.	940 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	15.0 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.9 in	54.3 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.2 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	36.9 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.8 in	52.8 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.3 in	34.8 in	4.5 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.0 ft³	13.1 ft³	18.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.7 ft³	54.6 ft³	14.1 ft³

2008 Lincoln MKX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Very hard seats with the air conditioned seat option see full Lincoln MKX review

2009 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

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