Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 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 Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,637 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,455 mm | 4,526 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,470 kg | 1,735 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 60 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 927 mm | 978 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 953 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 879 mm | 13 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 348 L | 340 L | 8 L |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
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 |