Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Maserati Ghibli | |
Engine | 6.3L W12 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6200 461 lb-ft@4750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 404 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 118.0 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 202.2 in | 195.7 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 76.6 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 57.5 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4740 lb. | 4124 lb. | 616 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 79.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -4.5 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.
2014 Maserati Ghibli Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
With a 118-inch wheelbase and 57.5-inch height, the Ghibli is certainly large enough to contain a roomy rear seat. Alas, there's less space back there than in a typical compact. At 5-9 I could sit behind myself, but with just a couple inches between my knees and the front seatback and my shins grazing the bottom edge of the same. The new Quattroporte has so much more rear legroom that there's enough space between them for another model. The BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe provides a bit more rear seat knee room, but despite said seat's lower, smaller, decidedly coupe-like cushion your head will be much closer to its synthetic suede headliner. That lower roof line comes at a cost. There's considerably more space in the back seat of the Audi than in either of the other two. see full Maserati Ghibli review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Maserati Ghibli.