Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Audi A3 | BMW X4 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5800 343 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 110.6 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 184.3 in | -15.6 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 74.1 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 63.9 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 4235 lb. | -575 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.0 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW X4.