Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Audi A3 / S3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 102.2 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 175.4 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.2 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 55.5 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 3683 lb. | -145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.8 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.7 in | -45.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 1 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 |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | 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 |
2016 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 |