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Audi A3 (2011) vs. BMW 3-Series (2016) Specs

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2011 Audi A3 and 2016 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model Audi A3 BMW 3-Series  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4200
236 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
180 hp@4000
280 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 110.6 in -9.1 in
Length 168.7 in 182.0 in -13.3 in
Width 69.5 in 71.3 in -1.8 in
Height 56.0 in 56.3 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3362 lb. 3700 lb. -338 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.0 gal. 15.8 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 40.4 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.3 in 55.1 in -0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.0 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.9 in 38.3 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 55.1 in -2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.8 in 35.0 in -0.2 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.1 ft3 17.5 ft3 -4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.6 ft3 53.0 ft3 1.6 ft3

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