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Audi A4 / S4 (2006) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Audi A4 / S4 and 2013 Mazda CX-5 specs.

2006 Audi A4 / S4 and 2013 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Audi A4 / S4 Mazda CX-5  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 106.3 in -2 in
Length 180.6 in 178.7 in 1.9 in
Width 69.8 in 72.4 in -2.6 in
Height 56.2 in 65.7 in -9.5 in
Curb Weight 3671 lb. 3194 lb. 477 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.6 gal. 14.8 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 40.1 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 57.5 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.2 in -55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.0 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.0 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 55.5 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.7 in -53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.3 in 39.3 in -5 in
Total Legroom 75.6 in (over 2 rows) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) -4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.8 ft3 34.1 ft3 -6.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 59.0 ft3 64.8 ft3 -5.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Audi A4 / S4

2006 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Great when I can take my husband and teenagers up to the mountains for a ski trip without any major complaints. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Excellent for cruising but lateral support is sorely lacking for cornering. Needs power & memory for the tilt/telescope steering wheel. Good view out of and around vehicle. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Lots of room. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2005 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
These are the most comfortable and supportive seats I have ever sat in and this includes luxury cars like the Lincoln Town Car. The extendable thigh support is a bonus. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2006 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
OK for kids, not really on for adults for a long journey. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
What room? What comfort? Tight and cramped and incredibly firm. Zero leg room for average height adults. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2007 2dr Convertible turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Center console protrudes into the leg area while gas pedal is far over to the right. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2007 2dr Convertible turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seats are really only good for children and pets. A grown person could never sit back there. This is expected for a convertible though. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited leg room, especially during ingress and egress. Hump bisects leg room. Seat cushion needs to be 1-2 inches higher. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
small rear seat like the 3 series see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Back seat leg room and head room is pretty small. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Sport seats were not provided to the US due to DOT crash testing regulations. This means the only seats available are the very flat and uncomfortable standard seats. Only the S4 has the Recaro option for the US. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
For tall passengers, the front seats will need to be pushed back in order to provide front leg room. Width of the cockpit side-to-side is not substantial. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed manual AWD
not a lot of rear seat leg room, esp if tall person in front seats see full Audi A4 / S4 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda CX-5

2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 There's plenty of legroom in the rear seat, but the same can be said of most compact crossovers. Based on the official specs the Mazda has 4.4 inches more total legroom than a VW Tiguan, but to me the Tiguan's rear seat seemed slightly roomier and more comfortable owing to a higher position. The rear seat reclines in the VW and some other compact crossovers, but not in the Mazda. The Escape's rear seat is considerably less spacious than the others. Adults will fit, but with less knee room to spare. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
There's no clear winner in rear seat room and comfort, either. The Mazda's rear seat is mounted a little lower than the Toyota's, and when sitting in it my knees are considerably closer (if still not close) to the front seat backs. Also, the Toyota's rear seat reclines, while the Mazda's does not. Neither car has air vents in the rear passenger compartment, but the RAV4 has a large vent high on the instrument panel apparently intended to push cool air into the rear seat via the ceiling. To counter these RAV4 advantages, the CX-5 offers about five inches more rear hip room. So three passengers will fit more comfortably. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda CX-5

2013 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While recently shopping for a new car for the first time in over 10 years, I found that driver's seats are now made with high sides. For me, a 5'1" female driver, this makes it a bit awkward getting in and out. Combined with the higher ground clearance of a compact SUV, it's not the ideal setup. The Mazda CX-5 is not as bad as others, but it's still an issue. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Could use some more support on the front of the seats, the back seems to fully support me. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is roomy enough for an average or above average adult, but the seats themselves could be better-- perhaps more sculpted and padded. Not nearly as comfortable as the front seats after an hour or two. I'm sure, however, that this is a common complaint on other smaller SUVs too, having tried them out at dealers, so it's not unique to Mazda. Again, a modest complaint since I'm in the driver's seat most of the time! (which is VERY comfortable, I might add, even for long drives!) see full Mazda CX-5 review
 
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