BMW i8 (2019) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2015) Specs

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2019 BMW i8 and 2015 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2019	2015
Model	BMW i8	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	102.2 in	8 in
Length	184.9 in	175.4 in	9.5 in
Width	76.5 in	70.2 in	6.3 in
Height	50.7 in	55.5 in	-4.8 in
Curb Weight	3671 lb.	3683 lb.	-12 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	13.2 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.4 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.8 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.2 in	1.9 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	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	73.1 in (over 2 rows)	-30 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	2.3 ft³	7.1 ft³	-4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2.3 ft³	9.9 ft³	-7.6 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW i8.

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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