Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 184 kW@6300 320 Nm@2800 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6600 305 Nm@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,797 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,564 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,845 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 67 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 968 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 960 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 909 mm | -25 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 850 L | -479 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,010 L | -1 L |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |