Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2009) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2009 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 350 hp@6600 325 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	115.9 in	-12.1 in
Length	175.4 in	199.3 in	-23.9 in
Width	70.7 in	74.6 in	-3.9 in
Height	55.7 in	56.9 in	-1.2 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	4288 lb.	-826 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	23.8 gal.	-10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	37.3 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.1 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	38.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	57.5 in	-4.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	37.6 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	79 in (over 2 rows)	-2.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	14.6 ft³	-2.3 ft³

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Audi A8 / S8.

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