Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2017) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year	2015	2017
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Mazda MX-5 Miata
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 155 hp@6000 148 lb-ft@4600
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.2 in	90.9 in	11.3 in
Length	175.4 in	154.1 in	21.3 in
Width	70.2 in	68.3 in	1.9 in
Height	55.5 in	48.6 in	6.9 in
Curb Weight	3683 lb.	2332 lb.	1351 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	11.9 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	37.4 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	52.2 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.0 in	-52 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.1 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	45.7 in	0.0 in	45.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.9 in	0.0 in	31.9 in
Total Legroom	73.1 in (over 2 rows)	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	30 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.1 ft³	4.6 ft³	2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	9.9 ft³	4.6 ft³	5.3 ft³

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2017 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

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