Subaru Outback (2008) vs. Audi A3 (2008) Specs

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2008 Subaru Outback and 2008 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	Subaru Outback	Audi A3
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	101.5 in	3.6 in
Length	188.7 in	168.7 in	20 in
Width	69.7 in	69.5 in	0.2 in
Height	63.2 in	56.0 in	7.2 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	3660 lb.	-55 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	15.0 gal.	1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	38.1 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	54.3 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.2 in	2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.9 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	52.8 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	34.8 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	13.1 ft³	20.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	54.6 ft³	11.6 ft³

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback 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

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