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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 2,578 mm 2,974 mm 0 mm
Length 4,285 mm 4,943 mm 0 mm
Width 1,765 mm 1,867 mm 0 mm
Height 1,422 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,525 kg 1,909 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 57 L 68 L -11 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 986 mm -18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 937 mm 953 mm -16 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,341 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 884 mm 927 mm -43 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 371 L 530 L -159 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,546 L 18.7 -17.7 L

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