Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
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 | 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. | 2542 lb. | 721 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.
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.