Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,625 mm | 4,361 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,748 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,372 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,695 kg | 1,475 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 53 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 963 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,052 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 942 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 813 mm | -813 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 283 L | 57 L |
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 |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |