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BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Audi A3 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Audi A3 specs.

2011 BMW 3-Series and 2011 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2011  
Model BMW 3-Series Audi A3  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
198 kW@4200
576 Nm@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
103 kW@4200
320 Nm@1750
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 4,526 mm 4,285 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,765 mm 0 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,790 kg 1,525 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 57 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 978 mm 968 mm 10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,407 mm 1,379 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 937 mm 28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 884 mm -5 mm
Total Legroom 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 702 L 371 L 331 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,642 L 1,546 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

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