| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Audi A3 / S3 | |
| Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 493 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Length | 185.6 in | 175.4 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 77.8 in | 55.7 in | 22.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5590 lb. | 3462 lb. | 2128 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 36.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 0.0 in | 51.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 41.2 in | 11.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 35.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 18.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 32.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 79.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 67.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
| 2015 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 | ||
| 2015 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 |