Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | BMW 8-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 523 hp@5500 553 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 111.1 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 191.1 in | -15.7 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 74.9 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 52.7 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3824 lb. | 4756 lb. | -932 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.2 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.7 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 45.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 29.5 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | 71.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 8-Series.