Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Audi A8 / S8 | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3550 406 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 108.7 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 202.2 in | 178.2 in | 24 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 71.5 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 55.9 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4465 lb. | 3825 lb. | 640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.4 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 55.1 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 34.6 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Audi A8 / S8.
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |