Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 188.2 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 54.0 in | 58.0 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 3925 lb. | 3829 lb. | 96 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.6 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 37.7 in | -6 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Audi A5 / S5.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good amount of rear leg room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Firm, but not hard, adj lumbar, good wearing materials see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Soft, well supporting seats see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for adults see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review |