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BMW Z4 (2011) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW Z4 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2011 BMW Z4 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW Z4

2011 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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