Lincoln MKZ (2015) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2015 Lincoln MKZ and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Lincoln MKZ	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 270 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	103.8 in	8.4 in
Length	194.1 in	175.4 in	18.7 in
Width	73.4 in	70.7 in	2.7 in
Height	58.2 in	55.7 in	2.5 in
Curb Weight	4002 lb.	3462 lb.	540 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	36.5 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	54.8 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.2 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.6 in	36.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	53.0 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	35.1 in	1.9 in
Total Legroom	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	2.5 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	12.3 ft³	3.1 ft³

2015 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 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 review

2016 Audi A3 / S3 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 review

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