Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. BMW 3-Series (2020) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2020 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2015	2020
Model	Audi A3 / S3	BMW 3-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 382 hp@5800 369 lb-ft@1800
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

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