Mercury Sable (2008) vs. Audi A3 (2010) Specs

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2008 Mercury Sable and 2010 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2010
Model	Mercury Sable	Audi A3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 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 Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	101.5 in	11.4 in
Length	202.1 in	168.7 in	33.4 in
Width	74.5 in	69.5 in	5 in
Height	61.5 in	56.0 in	5.5 in
Curb Weight	3820 lb.	3479 lb.	341 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	15.0 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	38.1 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	54.3 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	36.9 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	52.8 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.6 in	0.0 in	53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.2 in	34.8 in	6.4 in
Total Legroom	82.5 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	6.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.2 ft³	13.1 ft³	8.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	21.2 ft³	54.6 ft³	-33.4 ft³

2008 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review

2010 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

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