Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. BMW X3 (2011) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2011 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Audi A3 / S3	BMW X3
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@1200
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,637 mm	2,809 mm	0 mm
Length	4,455 mm	4,648 mm	0 mm
Width	1,796 mm	1,882 mm	0 mm
Height	1,415 mm	1,661 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,570 kg	1,915 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	67 L	-17 L
Headroom, Row 1	927 mm	1,034 mm	926 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,455 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,013 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	917 mm	993 mm	-76 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	1,422 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	892 mm	935 mm	-43 mm
Total Legroom	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	1,948 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	348 L	782 L	-434 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.3	1,792 L	11.3

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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X3.

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