Audi A3 (2010) vs. BMW 3-Series (2012) Specs

Audi A3 Audi A3 2010 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012

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2010 Audi A3 and 2012 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Audi A3	BMW 3-Series
Engine
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 2010 Audi A3

2010 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

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

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