BMW 1-Series (2011) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) Specs

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2011 BMW 1-Series and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2017
Model	BMW 1-Series	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	102.2 in	2.5 in
Length	172.2 in	175.4 in	-3.2 in
Width	68.8 in	70.2 in	-1.4 in
Height	55.6 in	55.5 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3604 lb.	3824 lb.	-220 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	37.4 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.0 in	54.8 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	41.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	36.3 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	42.2 in	45.7 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.0 in	31.9 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	73.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.5 ft³	7.1 ft³	1.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	8.5 ft³	9.9 ft³	-1.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW 1-Series.

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

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