Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Audi A3 / S3 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.8 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 175.4 in | 24.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 70.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 55.7 in | 12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3175 lb. | 1155 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 36.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.8 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.0 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 0.0 in | 56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.1 in | 4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 0.0 in | 56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.3 ft3 | 12.3 | 36 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 88.4 ft3 |
2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). 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 |
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 |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2015 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 |