Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Audi A7 / S7 | |
Engine | 6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 114.7 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 207.4 in | 195.6 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 75.2 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 55.9 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4773 lb. | 4508 lb. | 265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 36.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.2 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.6 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 55.9 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.9 in | 37.0 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | -42.8 ft3 |
2013 Audi A8 / S8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The A8's seats can be adjusted just about every way its possible to adjust a seat. While they do provide proper support, they're firm and don't mold themselves to the human form, at least not mine. They are very good seats, but those in the Jaguar are better and those in the BMW are best of all, both more supportive and more luxurious. see full Audi A8 / S8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A8 / S8.
2013 Audi A7 / S7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A7 / S7.