Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 101.5 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 168.7 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 56.0 in | 9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 3660 lb. | -220 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 38.1 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.9 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 52.8 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.8 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 20.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester 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 |