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2009 Audi A3 and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| 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 | 978 mm | -10 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
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