Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4200 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
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 | 3362 lb. | 3947 lb. | -585 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A3.
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 |
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 |