Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
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 | 1,146 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 |
2010 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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |