BMW 2-Series (2023) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) Specs

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2023 BMW 2-Series and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year	2023	2017
Model	BMW 2-Series	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 453 hp@6250 406 lb-ft@2650	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	102.2 in	5.7 in
Length	179.0 in	175.4 in	3.6 in
Width	72.4 in	70.2 in	2.2 in
Height	54.8 in	55.5 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3847 lb.	3824 lb.	23 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	13.2 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	37.4 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.8 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.2 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.0 in	36.3 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.7 in	45.7 in	6 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	31.9 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	74 in (over 2 rows)	73.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.0 ft³	7.1 ft³	2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.0 ft³	9.9 ft³	0.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 2-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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