BMW X5 (2011) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2015) Specs

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2011 BMW X5 and 2015 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2015
Model	BMW X5	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,934 mm	2,637 mm	0 mm
Length	4,856 mm	4,455 mm	0 mm
Width	1,933 mm	1,796 mm	0 mm
Height	1,775 mm	1,415 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,440 kg	1,470 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	85 L	50 L	35 L
Headroom, Row 1	998 mm	927 mm	71 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,524 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	1,046 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	991 mm	917 mm	74 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,473 mm	1,346 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	930 mm	892 mm	38 mm
Total Legroom	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	201 L	348 L	-147 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	620 L	12.3	607.7 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,750 L	12.3	-11.3 L

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X5.

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

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