Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 101.5 in | 13.5 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 168.7 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 69.5 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 59.4 in | 56.0 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4103 lb. | 3660 lb. | 443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.1 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.3 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.2 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.8 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 34.8 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 13.1 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.
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 |