Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | BMW i8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 110.2 in | -8 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 184.9 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 76.5 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 50.8 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3824 lb. | 3455 lb. | 369 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 61.1 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 0.0 in | 41.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 32.4 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.7 in | 51.5 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 73.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review |
2014 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW i8.