Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2016) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2016 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Mazda CX-5
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	106.3 in	-2.5 in
Length	175.4 in	179.3 in	-3.9 in
Width	70.7 in	72.4 in	-1.7 in
Height	55.7 in	65.7 in	-10 in
Curb Weight	3175 lb.	3212 lb.	-37 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	14.8 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	40.1 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.5 in	-2.7 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	36.1 in	39.0 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	55.5 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	39.3 in	-4.2 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	-4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	34.1 ft³	-21.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.3 ft³	64.8 ft³	-52.5 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Audi A3 / S3

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Audi A3 / S3

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

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

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