Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2021) Specs

vs.

◆

2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2021 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2021
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
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,629 mm	2,697 mm	0 mm
Length	4,313 mm	4,549 mm	0 mm
Width	1,786 mm	1,842 mm	0 mm
Height	1,425 mm	1,659 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,770 kg	1,740 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	40 L	56 L	-16 L
Headroom, Row 1	937 mm	1,008 mm	936 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,450 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,402 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,041 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	953 mm	991 mm	-38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,344 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,405 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	899 mm	1,006 mm	898 mm
Total Legroom	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	2,047 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	280 L	875 L	-595 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,119 L	1,688 L	0 L

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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mazda CX-5.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Convertibles, and Sedans.

See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.