Audi A3 (2012) vs. BMW 5-Series (2018) Specs

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2012 Audi A3 and 2018 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2012	2018
Model	Audi A3	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4200 236 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 261 hp@4000 457 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	117.1 in	-15.6 in
Length	168.7 in	194.6 in	-25.9 in
Width	69.5 in	73.5 in	-4 in
Height	56.0 in	58.2 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	3362 lb.	4209 lb.	-847 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	18.0 gal.	-3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	58.7 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.5 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	55.9 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	36.5 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	18.7 ft³	-5.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	18.7 ft³	35.9 ft³

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