Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 115.3 in | -13.8 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 199.4 in | -30.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 77.5 in | -8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 69.0 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 3479 lb. | 4301 lb. | -822 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.9 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.1 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 39.4 in | -4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.7 in | -29.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 38.2 ft3 | -25.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-9.