Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | 6.0L W12 DOHC-4v 450 hp@6200 428 lb-ft@4000 |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 124.4 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 205.3 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 76.5 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4729 lb. | 4011 lb. | 718 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 58.2 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 39.3 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of room in the big cat, however never could get comfortable behind the wheel. While large and spacious, the seats were hard, lacked lumbar support, and did not fit my back well. see full Jaguar XJ review |