Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Audi A3 / S3 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 102.2 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 175.4 in | -18.1 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 55.5 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3683 lb. | -1242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.8 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.7 in | -45.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | -30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.3 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
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 |