Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 101.5 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 168.7 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 69.5 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 56.0 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3046 lb. | 3660 lb. | -614 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 54.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.2 in | 1.5 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 | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.6 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -49 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |