Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Audi A3 / S3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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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 | 103.5 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 169.8 in | 14.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.3 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 56.1 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3903 lb. | 98 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 36.9 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 54.8 in | 3.2 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 | 37.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 52.9 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.4 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 | 19.1 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 |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review |