Audi A3 (2011) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

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2011 Audi A3 and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
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
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
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.	2527 lb.	736 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

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

2012 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

2012 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

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