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$29,900
$32,100
Highlights
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$29,900
|
$32,100
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
23 City / 33 Hwy
|
22 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
170 hp
|
240 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| Displacement |
1.8 L/110
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
170 @ 4500
|
240 @ 5000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
200 @ 1600
|
255 @ 1250
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 33 Hwy
|
22 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45HR17
|
P205/50HR17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45HR17
|
P205/50HR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Not Available
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Not Available in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Not Available
|
Suspension
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
33 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
106 in
|
| Length, Overall |
175 in
|
175 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
61 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
12 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,175 lbs
|
3,300 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
14 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
170
|
Brakes
| 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 BMW 228 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|