Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,526 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,480 kg | 1,570 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 60 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 950 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 965 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 879 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 702 L | -331 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,642 L | 0 L |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.