Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Audi A3 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 101.5 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 168.7 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 69.5 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 56.0 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. | 3660 lb. | 1051 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.3 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.9 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 52.8 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 34.8 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |