Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Armada | Audi A3 | |
Engine | 5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 123.2 in | 101.5 in | 21.7 in |
Length | 207.7 in | 168.7 in | 39 in |
Width | 79.3 in | 69.5 in | 9.8 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 56.0 in | 21.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5302 lb. | 3479 lb. | 1823 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 13 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 54.3 in | 10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.3 in | 0.0 in | 61.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.9 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 52.8 in | 12.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 0.0 in | 60.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 34.8 in | 7.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 63.7 in | 0.0 in | 63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 39.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 56.7 ft3 | 13.1 | 43.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 42.5 ft3 |
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada 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 |