Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Audi A3 / S3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-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 | 3725 lb. | 3683 lb. | 42 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 |
2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 1-Series.
2015 Audi A3 / S3 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 review |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 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 review |