Model Year | 2016 | 2020 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Mazda CX-5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.2 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 179.1 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 72.5 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 65.3 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3903 lb. | 3825 lb. | 78 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 14.8 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.7 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.1 in | -2.3 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 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.8 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.3 in | -55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 39.6 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 30.9 ft3 | -21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 59.6 ft3 | -20.1 ft3 |
2016 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 |
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 |
2020 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 2020 Mazda CX-5.