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2012 Audi A3 and 2011 BMW 3-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Audi A3
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A3.
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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