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Mazda CX-9 (2012) vs. Audi A3 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2008 Audi A3 specs.

2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2008 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 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		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 101.5 in 11.7 in
Length 200.2 in 168.7 in 31.5 in
Width 76.2 in 69.5 in 6.7 in
Height 68.0 in 56.0 in 12 in
Curb Weight 4546 lb. 3660 lb. 886 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.1 gal. 15.0 gal. 5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 38.1 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 54.3 in 5.1 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 36.9 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 52.8 in 5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 0.0 in 56 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 34.8 in 5 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 in (over 2 rows) 37.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 13.1 ft3 4.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.3 ft3 13.1 35.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 100.7 ft3 54.6 ft3 46.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-9

2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Audi A3

2008 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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