Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. BMW 3-Series (2020) Specs

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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2020 BMW 3-Series Specifications

Model Year	2017	2020
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	BMW 3-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 382 hp@5800 369 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	112.2 in	-8.4 in
Length	175.4 in	185.7 in	-10.3 in
Width	70.7 in	71.9 in	-1.2 in
Height	55.7 in	56.8 in	-1.1 in
Curb Weight	3593 lb.	3968 lb.	-375 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.6 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	38.7 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.0 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.0 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.6 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.2 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	16.9 ft³	-4.6 ft³

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW 3-Series.

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