Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Audi A3 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 101.5 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 168.7 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 56.0 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 3263 lb. | -22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.9 in | -36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -43.7 ft3 |
2011 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
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 |