Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Audi A3 / S3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 102.2 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 175.4 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 70.2 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 55.5 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3535 lb. | 3683 lb. | -148 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.8 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 45.7 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 31.9 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 3.8 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 |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | 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 review |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 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 review |