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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | |
| Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 175.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 55.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 3593 lb. | 100 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 36.5 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review |
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