Nissan Xterra (2015) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2015 Nissan Xterra and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Nissan Xterra	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.5 in	2.8 in
Length	178.7 in	169.8 in	8.9 in
Width	72.8 in	70.3 in	2.5 in
Height	74.9 in	56.1 in	18.8 in
Curb Weight	4143 lb.	3903 lb.	240 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	10.6 gal.	10.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	36.9 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	54.8 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.5 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	52.9 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.1 in	0.0 in	46.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	35.4 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.2 ft³	9.9 ft³	25.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	65.7 ft³	39.5 ft³	26.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Nissan Xterra.

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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