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2012 BMW 3-Series and 2006 Audi A3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi A3 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| 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 | 3462 lb. | 3263 lb. | 199 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.1 in | -0.7 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2012 BMW 3-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Audi A3
| 2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |
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