Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z / 370Z | Audi A3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 101.5 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 167.2 in | 168.7 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.5 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 51.9 in | 56.0 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3232 lb. | 3263 lb. | -31 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.9 in | -36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.9 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -47.7 ft3 |
2009 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |