Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2013
Model	Audi A3 / S3	BMW X1
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	108.7 in	-4.9 in
Length	175.4 in	176.5 in	-1.1 in
Width	70.7 in	70.8 in	-0.1 in
Height	55.7 in	60.8 in	-5.1 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	3891 lb.	-429 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.6 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	41.3 in	-4.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.0 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	39.7 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.6 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	34.9 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	14.8 ft³	-2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.3 ft³	47.7 ft³	-35.4 ft³

2015 Audi A3 / S3 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 review

2015 Audi A3 / S3 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 review

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review

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