Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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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. | 3479 lb. | 522 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 |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A3.