Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 115.0 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 190.0 in | -20.2 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.0 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 59.4 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3903 lb. | 4103 lb. | -200 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 41.3 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.2 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.0 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.1 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 39.2 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 18.4 ft3 | -8.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
2016 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 |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.