Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 104.7 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 172.2 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 68.8 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 55.6 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3396 lb. | 3494 lb. | -98 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 42.2 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 32.0 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |