Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Mazda MPV | Audi A3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 101.5 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 189.5 in | 168.7 in | 20.8 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 69.5 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 69.1 in | 56.0 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3754 lb. | 3263 lb. | 491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 54.3 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.8 in | 52.8 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.6 in | 0.0 in | 62.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 34.8 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.1 in | 0.0 in | 58.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.9 in | 0.0 in | 46.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 53.7 ft3 | 13.1 | 40.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 127.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.
2009 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 |