Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 91.7 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 157.3 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 67.7 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 49.0 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 2441 lb. | 822 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 0.0 in | 36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 0.0 in | 34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 49.3 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |