Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. BMW i8 (2016) Specs

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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2016 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2016
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	BMW i8
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 294 kW@5850 480 Nm@1700	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,596 mm	2,799 mm	0 mm
Length	4,455 mm	4,696 mm	0 mm
Width	1,783 mm	1,943 mm	0 mm
Height	1,410 mm	1,290 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,735 kg	1,567 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	42 L	8 L
Headroom, Row 1	950 mm	983 mm	-33 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,552 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Headroom, Row 2	922 mm	823 mm	99 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,161 mm	1,308 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	810 mm	0 mm	810 mm
Total Legroom	1,857 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm (over 1 row)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	201 L	133 L	68 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	280 L	4.7	275.3 L

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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW i8.

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