Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
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 |
2010 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 |
2009 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 |