| Model Year | 2019 | 2022 | |
| Model | Audi A8 | Volkswagen Arteon | |
| Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 453 hp@5500 487 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5350 295 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 123.1 in | 111.9 in | 11.2 in |
| Length | 208.7 in | 191.5 in | 17.2 in |
| Width | 76.6 in | 73.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4883 lb. | 3653 lb. | 1230 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.5 in | -46.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 40.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 85.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | -43.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Audi A8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon.