Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | 6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,944 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,062 mm | 4,625 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,895 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,445 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,095 kg | 1,765 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 64 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 947 mm | 993 mm | -46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 914 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 805 mm | 150 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 413 L | 340 L | 73 L |
2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
TOTAL COMFORT. SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GIVE COMFORT FOR BACK AND LEGS. see full Audi A8 review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |