Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Audi TT | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 360 hp@5500 343 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 97.2 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 180.6 in | 164.5 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 72.5 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 53.5 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 3460 lb. | 685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 16.3 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 37.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.2 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 41.1 in (over 1 rows) | 32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
2013 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |