Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Audi A3 | BMW i3 | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 3,998 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,577 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,195 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 9 L | 48 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,006 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 945 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 0 mm | 884 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 79 L | 292 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 334 L | -333 L |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW i3.