Audi A3 (2011) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2012) Specs

vs.

◆

2011 Audi A3 and 2012 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Audi A3	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	113.2 in	-11.7 in
Length	168.7 in	200.2 in	-31.5 in
Width	69.5 in	76.2 in	-6.7 in
Height	56.0 in	68.0 in	-12 in
Curb Weight	3479 lb.	4546 lb.	-1067 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	20.1 gal.	-5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.6 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	59.4 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.9 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.0 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	58.7 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.0 in	-56 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	39.8 in	-5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	56.9 in	-56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.7 in	-43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-37.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	17.2 ft³	-4.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	48.3 ft³	-35.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	100.7 ft³	-46.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A3.

2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review

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

See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.