Mazda Mazda3 (2015) vs. Audi Q7 (2017) Specs

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2015 Mazda Mazda3 and 2017 Audi Q7 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2017
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Audi Q7
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	117.9 in	-11.6 in
Length	175.6 in	199.6 in	-24 in
Width	70.7 in	77.5 in	-6.8 in
Height	57.3 in	68.5 in	-11.2 in
Curb Weight	2945 lb.	4938 lb.	-1993 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	22.5 gal.	-9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	38.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	59.5 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.7 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.8 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.4 in	58.5 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.8 in	-3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.4 in	-49.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	109.7 in (over 3 rows)	-31.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.2 ft³	14.8 ft³	5.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	20.2	37.5 ft³	-17.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.1 ft³	71.6 ft³	-24.5 ft³

2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.

2017 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Now that the Audi Q7's price and styling have been given their due, my other "why nots" are much less clear cut. You sit SUV-high in the new Audi Q7, even higher (if memory serves) than in the Volvo, and certainly higher than in the relatively car-like Acura. While the commanding view over traffic will appeal to many drivers, they're less likely to enjoy the Q7's high floor. The step up won't be an easy one for shorter or older drivers. They'll want running boards. For such a beamy vehicle, with about two inches more shoulder room than in the far-from-narrow Volvo XC90, the Audi Q7 has unexpectedly little stretch out room in the front seats. The culprit: an unusually high and wide center console. The XC90, with a much narrower and lower console, feels roomier--but not as sporty. see full Audi Q7 review

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