Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo (2011) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Audi A3 / S3	BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	120.7 in	-16.9 in
Length	175.4 in	196.8 in	-21.4 in
Width	70.7 in	74.8 in	-4.1 in
Height	55.7 in	61.4 in	-5.7 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	5060 lb.	-1598 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	41.4 in	-4.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.3 in	-4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.6 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	39.0 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	57.7 in	-4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	41.8 in	-6.7 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	82.4 in (over 2 rows)	-6.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	15.5 ft³	-3.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.3 ft³	60.0 ft³	-47.7 ft³

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 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.

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