Mazda CX-7 (2010) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

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2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2009
Model	Mazda CX-7	Audi A3
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	101.5 in	6.8 in
Length	184.3 in	168.7 in	15.6 in
Width	73.7 in	69.5 in	4.2 in
Height	64.8 in	56.0 in	8.8 in
Curb Weight	4001 lb.	3660 lb.	341 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	15.0 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	38.1 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	54.3 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.2 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	36.9 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	52.8 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	34.8 in	1.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	13.1 ft³	16.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	54.6 ft³	4 ft³

2010 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review

2009 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

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