Audi A4 / S4 (2013) vs. BMW X3 (2014) Specs

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2013 Audi A4 / S4 and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Audi A4 / S4	BMW X3
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	110.6 in	0 in
Length	185.1 in	183.0 in	2.1 in
Width	71.9 in	74.1 in	-2.2 in
Height	56.2 in	65.4 in	-9.2 in
Curb Weight	3935 lb.	4222 lb.	-287 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.7 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.3 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.9 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.1 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.3 in	56.0 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	36.8 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.4 ft³	27.6 ft³	-15.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.4 ft³	63.3 ft³	-50.9 ft³

2013 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2013 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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