Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Audi A6 / S6 | Audi A8 / S8 | |
Engine | 5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 435 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@3000 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 563 hp@6000 590 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 123.2 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 208.7 in | -15.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.6 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 58.6 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4519 lb. | 5302 lb. | -783 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.1 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.6 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 44.3 in | -7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 85.8 in (over 2 rows) | -7.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
2011 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Audi A8 / S8.