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 | 2,578 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,526 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,525 kg | 1,790 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 60 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 978 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 965 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 879 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 702 L | -331 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,642 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 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 |