BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2014) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2015) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2015 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2015
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	103.8 in	11.2 in
Length	190.0 in	175.4 in	14.6 in
Width	72.0 in	70.7 in	1.3 in
Height	59.4 in	55.7 in	3.7 in
Curb Weight	4010 lb.	3462 lb.	548 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	36.5 in	4.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.8 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.2 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	36.1 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	53.0 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	35.1 in	4.1 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	12.3 ft³	6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	12.3	6.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	12.3 ft³	44.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Audi A3 / S3

2015 Audi A3 / S3 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 review

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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

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