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Audi A6 (2012) vs. BMW 1-Series (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Audi A6 and 2008 BMW 1-Series specs.

2012 Audi A6 and 2008 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Audi A6 BMW 1-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.7 in 104.7 in 10 in
Length 193.9 in 171.7 in 22.2 in
Width 73.8 in 68.8 in 5 in
Height 57.8 in 56.0 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 3682 lb. 3252 lb. 430 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.8 gal. 14.0 gal. 5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 37.9 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 54.0 in 3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.4 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.1 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.3 in 53.4 in 2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 32.0 in 5.4 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 5.3 in
Cargo Volume 14.1 ft3 10.0 ft3 4.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Audi A6

2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 review
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 1-Series

2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review
 
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