Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2019) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2019 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2019	2016
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,637 mm	2,629 mm	0 mm
Length	4,257 mm	4,313 mm	0 mm
Width	1,798 mm	1,786 mm	0 mm
Height	1,478 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,530 kg	1,770 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	40 L	10 L
Headroom, Row 1	975 mm	937 mm	38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,420 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	968 mm	953 mm	15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,369 mm	1,344 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	904 mm	899 mm	5 mm
Total Legroom	1,951 mm (over 2 rows)	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	493 L	280 L	213 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,521 L	1,119 L	0 L

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf / GTI.

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