Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Audi A3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 101.5 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 168.7 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.5 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 56.0 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3263 lb. | -957 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.8 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 0.0 in | 46.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -27.6 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |