Audi A3 (2009) vs. BMW X1 (2017) Specs

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2009 Audi A3 and 2017 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Audi A3	BMW X1
Engine	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	105.1 in	-3.6 in
Length	168.7 in	174.8 in	-6.1 in
Width	69.5 in	71.7 in	-2.2 in
Height	56.0 in	63.5 in	-7.5 in
Curb Weight	3660 lb.	3660 lb.	0 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	16.1 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	42.0 in	-3.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	56.7 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.4 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	57.2 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	37.0 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	27.1 ft³	-14 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	58.7 ft³	-4.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 BMW X1

2017 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	When the engine and transmission are mounted sideways, much more space can be allocated for passengers and cargo. Compared to the BMW X3, which has a longitudinal powertrain, the X1 is nine inches shorter (175 vs. 184), two inches narrower (72 vs. 74), and two inches lower (64 vs. 66), yet it has a little more headroom, rear shoulder room, and legroom. A funny thing: according to the official specs, the 2013-2015 X1 had only an inch less combined legroom than the new one. The difference feels much greater. It helps that the seats are mounted higher in the new X1. Even the largest feet can fit beneath the front seats at a comfortable angle. Want to tap your toes while riding in back? Go for it, there's plenty of space under there--a rarity among upscale cars. This combined with the relatively high rear seat cushion means that the average adult (e.g. 5-9 me) enjoys sufficient thigh support, which is often lacking in much larger crossovers. When all the way back, a $300 sliding and reclining second-row seat adds another inch of rear legroom. Though worthwhile overall, its seat backs return to a fully vertical position after being folded. Each of its three sections must then be reset one by one at a comfortable angle, a nuisance. The Audi Q3's rear seat is far tighter. The spec sheet suggests a mere 31 inches of rear legroom, a considerable half-foot less than in the new X1. In reality the Audi's rear seat doesn't seem quite that tight. I can sit behind myself with at most two inches of knee room to spare, vs. about five in the BMW. Still, with a tall driver the Q3's rear legroom would becomes essentially zero. The Lincoln MKC's rear seat isn't much roomier than the Audi's, while the Lexus NX has about as much rear knee room as the BMW but a lower seat cushion and less foot room beneath its front seats. Though the new Mini Clubman shares both the new UKL platform and a 105-inch wheelbase with the 2016 X1, its roof is seven inches lower, a big difference, and its seats are mounted lower than those in the average car, much less a crossover. There's perhaps an inch more knee room than in the Audi. The next Mini Countryman should be close in size to the X1. see full BMW X1 review

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