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2009 Audi A3 and 2012 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Audi A3 | BMW 3-Series | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.7 in | -7.2 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 178.2 in | -9.5 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.5 in | -2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 55.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3462 lb. | -199 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 34.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
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 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
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