Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe | Audi A3 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 101.5 in | 15.4 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 168.7 in | 28.5 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 69.5 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 54.8 in | 56.0 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4191 lb. | 3263 lb. | 928 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.1 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.3 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.8 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 34.8 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.2 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -38.4 ft3 |
2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like all BMWs midsize and larger, the 6-Series Gran Coupe can be equipped with the make's multi-contour seats. Thanks to abundant padding and a large number of adjustments, these are about as comfortable and as supportive as seats get. The Audi A7's seats, firmer, flatter, and with far fewer adjustments, aren't as luxurious or nearly as supportive in hard turns. (I did drive the car for over nine hours one day without even a hint of soreness, though.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Even with the 4.5-inch wheelbase stretch, the 6-Series Gran Coupe has a tight, low-mounted rear seat with a virtually useless center position, as the center console extends all the way to the seat. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with an inch or so above my head and a couple ahead of my up-angled knees. The cushion is well-shaped, but under-sized. The A7 has a much roomier, more comfortable rear seat. It's the one to buy if you want adult-sized people to use that second pair of doors. (Why you'd want these doors if you're not going to use them? I don't know--ask the person who owns one.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.
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 |