Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.2 in | 8 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 175.4 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 70.2 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 55.5 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3824 lb. | -369 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 54.8 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.2 in | -41.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 36.3 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 45.7 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | -73.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW i8.
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review |