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Mazda CX-7 (2012) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-7

2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 
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