Model Year | 2021 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 473 hp@6250 406 lb-ft@2650 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.8 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 185.7 in | 175.4 in | 10.3 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.7 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 55.7 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3840 lb. | 3593 lb. | 247 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 36.5 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.0 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 35.1 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 3-Series.
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 |
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 |