BMW X3 (2012) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

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2012 BMW X3 and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	BMW X3	Audi A3
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	101.5 in	9.1 in
Length	183.0 in	168.7 in	14.3 in
Width	74.1 in	69.5 in	4.6 in
Height	65.4 in	56.0 in	9.4 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3660 lb.	562 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	15.0 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	38.1 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	54.3 in	3 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	41.2 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.9 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	52.8 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	34.8 in	2 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	13.1 ft³	14.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	54.6 ft³	8.7 ft³

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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2009 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
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review

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