| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Audi A8 | Tesla Model S | |
| Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
Electric 422 hp 443 lb-ft |
|
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 116.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 196.0 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 77.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 4824 lb. | -371 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 35.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 55.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.9 in | 35.4 in | 7.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | -50.2 ft3 |
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 2015 Tesla Model S.