BMW Z4 (2016) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) Specs

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2016 BMW Z4 and 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2017
Model	BMW Z4	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-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.	3824 lb.	-286 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW Z4.

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

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