Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 105.1 in | 12.7 in |
Length | 202.2 in | 186.2 in | 16 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 68.1 in | 8.6 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4409 lb. | 3435 lb. | 974 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.4 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 53.7 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 33.9 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |