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2008 Mazda CX-9 and 2008 Audi A3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-9 | Audi A3 | |
| Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,285 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,935 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,956 kg | 1,660 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 57 L | 19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 937 mm | 49 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 884 mm | -883 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 371 L | 116 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 13.1 | -12.1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-9
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Audi A3
| 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 |
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