Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | BMW X3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 180 hp@4000 280 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 110.6 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 183.8 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 74.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 66.1 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 4230 lb. | -989 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 40.7 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.3 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 39.1 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 56.0 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 36.5 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -51 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW X3.