Mazda RX-8 (2011) vs. Audi A3 (2010) Specs

Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2011 Audi A3 Audi A3 2010

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2011 Mazda RX-8 and 2010 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2010
Model	Mazda RX-8	Audi A3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Coupe	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	101.5 in	4.9 in
Length	175.6 in	168.7 in	6.9 in
Width	69.7 in	69.5 in	0.2 in
Height	52.8 in	56.0 in	-3.2 in
Curb Weight	3064 lb.	3263 lb.	-199 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.0 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.1 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.3 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	41.2 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	36.9 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	52.8 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	48.1 in	0.0 in	48.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	34.8 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.6 ft³	13.1 ft³	-5.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	7.6 ft³	54.6 ft³	-47 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Audi A3

2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review

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