Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. BMW 2-Series (2015) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2015 BMW 2-Series Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
Model	Audi A3 / S3	BMW 2-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.2 in	105.9 in	-3.7 in
Length	175.4 in	174.9 in	0.5 in
Width	70.2 in	69.4 in	0.8 in
Height	55.5 in	55.6 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	3683 lb.	4020 lb.	-337 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.7 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	40.5 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.4 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.5 in	-0.3 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	31.8 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	73.1 in (over 2 rows)	73.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.1 ft³	11.8 ft³	-4.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	9.9 ft³	11.8 ft³	-1.9 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

2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review

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