Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,480 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 60 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,034 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,001 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,468 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 1,001 mm | 883 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 320 L | 51 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 1,257 L | 12.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
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 Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |