Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Audi TT | Kia Stinger | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6000 376 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 114.4 in | -17.2 in |
Length | 164.5 in | 190.2 in | -25.7 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 73.6 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 55.1 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3219 lb. | 4023 lb. | -804 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.4 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.6 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 37.0 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 54.8 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 36.4 in | -7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -8.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.7 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
2015 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | The new Audi TT's seats rank among the best for support and comfort, something of a surprise since they are in a sports car, not a luxury sedan, and don't have many adjustments. The more powerful, more expensive TTS has front seats with adjustable side bolsters, but these aren't offered in the regular TT. The sport package for the BMW 2 Series includes seats with adjustable bolsters, yet they can't be made to fit my form as well as the Audi's do. Nor can those in larger, more expensive Audis. Puzzling. see full Audi TT review |
2015 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Many people will probably leave the rear seat folded, as head room and legroom are both scant. People much over five feet in height simply won't fit. Even a BMW 2 Series has a considerably roomier rear seat. see full Audi TT review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Audi TT.
2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Stinger.