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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series.