Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Audi A4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 239 kW@5800 447 Nm@1400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 185 kW@5000 370 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,437 mm | 4,727 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,842 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,676 kg | 1,625 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 64 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 950 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 907 mm | -69 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 391 L | 368 L | 23 L |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
2017 Audi A4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 review |
2017 Audi A4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 review |
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