Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 | BMW 1-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.7 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 172.2 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 68.8 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.0 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3208 lb. | 55 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.4 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 32.0 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 44.6 ft3 |
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 |
2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.