| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
| Model | Audi A8 | Audi Q5 | |
| Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 274 kW@6800 445 Nm@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 185 kW@5000 370 Nm@1600 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,122 mm | 2,819 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,268 mm | 4,663 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,948 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,020 kg | 1,835 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 70 L | 20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,059 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 998 mm | -5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,090 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,141 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 759 L | -385 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 1,710 L | 12.2 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi Q5.