Audi Q7 (2018) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2014) Specs

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2018 Audi Q7 and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2014
Model	Audi Q7	Mazda Mazda3
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	117.9 in	106.3 in	11.6 in
Length	199.6 in	175.6 in	24 in
Width	77.5 in	70.7 in	6.8 in
Height	68.5 in	57.3 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	4938 lb.	3002 lb.	1936 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	38.6 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	57.2 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.2 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.8 in	37.6 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.5 in	54.4 in	4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	35.8 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.9 in	0.0 in	35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.4 in	0.0 in	49.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	31.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	20.2 ft³	-5.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.5 ft³	20.2	17.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.6 ft³	47.1 ft³	24.5 ft³

2018 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi Q7.

2014 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

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

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