Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Nissan 350Z / 370Z | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.3 in | 4 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 169.8 in | 12.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 54.4 in | 52.5 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4000 lb. | 3580 lb. | 420 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.9 in | 0.0 in | 46.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.2 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 Nissan 350Z / 370Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z / 370Z review |