Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
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 |
2009 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 |