Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 184 kW@6300 320 Nm@2800 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 610 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 3,066 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,999 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 2,295 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 70 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,052 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 991 mm | -54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 1,062 mm | 883 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,093 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 439 L | -68 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,699 L | 0 L |
2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.