Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 102.2 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 175.4 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.2 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 54.0 in | 55.5 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3891 lb. | 3824 lb. | 67 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.2 in | -41.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 45.7 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | -73.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
2008 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable seating, especially with S-line package see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
Awesome for a tall large-framed driver, with great armrests. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Not room enough for sufficient leg space for both front and rear passengers at the same time. Rear seat room is tight. Makes you want to avoid having rear passengers in the car. Typical for a 2-door. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Its a coupe. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
barely fit an adult, good for toddlers only see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
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 |