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2010 BMW 3-Series and 2010 Audi A3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi A3 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4200 236 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 101.5 in | 7.2 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 168.7 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.5 in | 2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3947 lb. | 3362 lb. | 585 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series
| 2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Audi A3
| 2010 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 |
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