Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mazda CX-5 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.2 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 179.1 in | -10.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.5 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 65.3 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3563 lb. | -300 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.8 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 39.6 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2018 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-5.