Model Year | 2015 | 2020 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 215 kW@5400 380 Nm@1900 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 285 kW@5800 500 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,637 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,455 mm | 4,717 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 59 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 927 mm | 983 mm | -56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 955 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 894 mm | -2 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 348 L | 479 L | -131 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW 3-Series.