Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi TT | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 108.7 in | -11.5 in |
Length | 164.5 in | 180.6 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 70.2 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 54.5 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3307 lb. | 3792 lb. | -485 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.3 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 41.1 in (over 1 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | -32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |