Audi A3 (2006) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2015) Specs

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2006 Audi A3 and 2015 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	Audi A3	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	106.3 in	-4.8 in
Length	168.7 in	175.6 in	-6.9 in
Width	69.5 in	70.7 in	-1.2 in
Height	56.0 in	57.3 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3329 lb.	2999 lb.	330 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	57.2 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.2 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	54.4 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	35.8 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	20.2 ft³	-7.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	47.1 ft³	7.5 ft³

2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review

2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

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