Audi A5 / S5 (2009) vs. Kia Cadenza (2018) Specs

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2009 Audi A5 / S5 and 2018 Kia Cadenza Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Audi A5 / S5	Kia Cadenza
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	112.4 in	-4.1 in
Length	182.1 in	195.7 in	-13.6 in
Width	73.0 in	73.6 in	-0.6 in
Height	54.0 in	57.9 in	-3.9 in
Curb Weight	3737 lb.	3633 lb.	104 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.2 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	58.3 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	45.5 in	-4.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.0 in	37.9 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	56.5 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.3 in	-56.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.7 in	37.2 in	-5.5 in
Total Legroom	73 in (over 2 rows)	82.7 in (over 2 rows)	-9.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	16.0 ft³	-4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A5 / S5

2009 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

2009 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza

2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review

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