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Audi A3 (2009) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Audi A3 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2009 Audi A3 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Audi A3 Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 2,329 mm 0 mm
Length 4,285 mm 3,995 mm 1 mm
Width 1,765 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,422 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,480 kg 1,107 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 57 L 48 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 950 mm 18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,285 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 937 mm 0 mm 937 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,341 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 884 mm 0 mm 884 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1,095 mm (over 1 row) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 371 L 150 L 221 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,546 L 5.3 -4.3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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