Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Audi A3 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,554 mm | 4,285 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,669 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,457 kg | 1,480 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 56 L | 57 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 937 mm | 54 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 884 mm | 114 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 966 L | 371 L | 595 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,835 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
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 |