Audi A3 (2012) vs. BMW 3-Series (2018) Specs

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2012 Audi A3 and 2018 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2012	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
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

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