Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Ford Explorer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 113.7 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 193.4 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.7 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 54.0 in | 72.8 in | -18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3682 lb. | 4440 lb. | -758 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.7 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.9 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 36.9 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -41.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 43.9 ft3 | -31.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -71.7 ft3 |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
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 |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
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 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |