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Mazda Mazda6 (2012) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda6 and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Audi A3 / S3  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6250
269 lb-ft@4250
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1900
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 103.8 in 6 in
Length 193.7 in 175.4 in 18.3 in
Width 72.4 in 70.7 in 1.7 in
Height 57.9 in 55.7 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 3547 lb. 3462 lb. 85 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 36.5 in 2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 54.8 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 41.2 in 1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 36.1 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.0 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.9 in 0.0 in 55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 35.1 in 2.9 in
Total Legroom 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 4.2 in
Cargo Volume 16.6 ft3 12.3 ft3 4.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 
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