Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 444 hp@6000 406 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 118.1 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 203.7 in | -21.6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.9 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 54.0 in | 57.1 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3882 lb. | 5399 lb. | -1517 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.6 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 57.8 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.7 in | 43.1 in | -11.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 84.8 in (over 2 rows) | -11.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -0.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.