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2008 BMW 1-Series and 2008 Audi A3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | BMW 1-Series | Audi A3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 168.7 in | 3 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 69.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.0 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3384 lb. | 3660 lb. | -276 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 34.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -44.6 ft3 |
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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Audi A3
| 2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
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