Mazda Mazda3 (2012) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2013) Specs

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2012 Mazda Mazda3 and 2013 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Audi A4 / S4
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	110.6 in	-6.7 in
Length	180.9 in	185.1 in	-4.2 in
Width	69.1 in	71.9 in	-2.8 in
Height	57.9 in	56.2 in	1.7 in
Curb Weight	3257 lb.	3935 lb.	-678 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	40.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	55.5 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	37.5 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.0 in	54.3 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.2 in	0.0 in	52.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	35.2 in	1 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume	11.8 ft³	12.4 ft³	-0.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

2012 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2012	4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2011	4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Audi A4 / S4

2013 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2013 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

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