Nissan Maxima (2023) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2023 Nissan Maxima and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2023	2016
Model	Nissan Maxima	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	7-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	103.8 in	5.5 in
Length	192.8 in	175.4 in	17.4 in
Width	73.2 in	70.7 in	2.5 in
Height	56.5 in	55.7 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3552 lb.	3462 lb.	90 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	36.5 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.8 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.0 in	41.2 in	3.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	36.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	53.0 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.2 in	35.1 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume	14.3 ft³	12.3 ft³	2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Nissan Maxima.

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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