Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2023) vs. BMW 5-Series (2006) Specs

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2023 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2006 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2023	2006
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	BMW 5-Series
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 401 hp@6500 369 lb-ft@3500	5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 500 hp@7750 384 lb-ft@6100
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	113.7 in	-10.2 in
Length	176.9 in	191.1 in	-14.2 in
Width	71.5 in	72.7 in	-1.2 in
Height	56.2 in	57.8 in	-1.6 in
Curb Weight	3649 lb.	4012 lb.	-363 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.8 in	37.7 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.3 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.5 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.6 in	37.9 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	57.2 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	36.0 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume	10.9 ft³	14.0 ft³	-3.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3.

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review

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