Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Audi A3 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 101.5 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 168.7 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 69.5 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 56.0 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 3263 lb. | 37 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.1 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.3 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 34.8 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -40.9 ft3 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
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 |