Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Audi A3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	101.5 in	0 in
Length	165.4 in	168.7 in	-3.3 in
Width	70.3 in	69.5 in	0.8 in
Height	58.3 in	56.0 in	2.3 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3660 lb.	-334 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.0 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.1 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	54.3 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.9 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	52.8 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	34.8 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	13.1 ft³	1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	54.6 ft³	-8.6 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

2009 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

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