Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | 5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500 |
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 | 115.9 in | 108.3 in | 7.6 in |
Length | 199.3 in | 182.1 in | 17.2 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 73.0 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 54.0 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4586 lb. | 3891 lb. | 695 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 39.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.3 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 52.8 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 31.7 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Audi A8 / S8.
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 |