Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4200 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 115.5 in | -14 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 191.2 in | -22.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 76.1 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 69.9 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3362 lb. | 5379 lb. | -2017 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 60.0 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.0 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.0 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.6 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 21.9 ft3 | -8.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X5.