Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Audi A3 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4200 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.6 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 182.0 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 71.3 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3362 lb. | 3671 lb. | -309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.4 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.0 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.1 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.0 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 53.0 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 3-Series.