Mazda Mazda6 (2014) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2015) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 and 2015 Audi A3 / S3 specs.
2014 Mazda Mazda6 and 2015 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2015 |
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Model |
Mazda Mazda6 |
Audi A3 / S3 |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
111.4 in |
103.8 in |
7.6 in |
Length |
191.5 in |
175.4 in |
16.1 in |
Width |
72.4 in |
70.7 in |
1.7 in |
Height |
57.1 in |
55.7 in |
1.4 in |
Curb Weight |
3183 lb. |
3175 lb. |
8 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
16.4 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.4 in |
36.5 in |
1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.1 in |
54.8 in |
2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
56.1 in |
0.0 in |
56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.2 in |
41.2 in |
1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.1 in |
36.1 in |
1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.5 in |
53.0 in |
2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
56.1 in |
0.0 in |
56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
38.7 in |
35.1 in |
3.6 in |
Total Legroom |
80.9 in (over 2 rows) |
76.3 in (over 2 rows) |
4.6 in |
Cargo Volume |
14.8 ft3 |
12.3 ft3 |
2.5 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers:
The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no.
If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets.
Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda6
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Audi A3 / S3
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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Audi A3 / S3