Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | Audi A8 / S8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-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 | 3593 lb. | 4586 lb. | -993 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 |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review |
2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Audi A8 / S8.