Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Audi A3 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 101.5 in | 13.1 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 168.7 in | 43.3 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 69.5 in | 8.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.0 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 3263 lb. | 872 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 54.3 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 0.0 in | 57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 52.8 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.8 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -34 ft3 |
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis 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 |