Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 113.2 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 200.2 in | -30.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 76.2 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.0 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3903 lb. | 4330 lb. | -427 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.6 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.4 in | -4.6 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 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 58.7 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 39.8 in | -4.4 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 | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.9 | 48.3 ft3 | -38.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -61.2 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 |
2011 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 |