Mazda CX-5 (2016) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2016
Model	Mazda CX-5	Audi A3 / S3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.5 in	2.8 in
Length	179.3 in	169.8 in	9.5 in
Width	72.4 in	70.3 in	2.1 in
Height	65.7 in	56.1 in	9.6 in
Curb Weight	3212 lb.	3616 lb.	-404 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	10.6 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	36.9 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	54.8 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	0.0 in	55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	41.2 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.5 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	52.9 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.3 in	35.4 in	3.9 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.1 ft³	9.9 ft³	24.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.8 ft³	39.5 ft³	25.3 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review

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

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

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
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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