Subaru Forester (2016) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2016 Subaru Forester and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2016
Model	Subaru Forester	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	103.5 in	0.4 in
Length	180.9 in	169.8 in	11.1 in
Width	70.7 in	70.3 in	0.4 in
Height	66.4 in	56.1 in	10.3 in
Curb Weight	3624 lb.	3903 lb.	-279 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	10.6 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	36.9 in	4.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	54.8 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	41.2 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	37.5 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	52.9 in	3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	35.4 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	9.9 ft³	24.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	39.5 ft³	35.2 ft³

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2016	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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