| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Tesla Model S | Audi A6 / S6 | |
| Engine | Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 435 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 111.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Length | 196.0 in | 194.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 73.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 4563 lb. | 84 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -21.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 57.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 38.0 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
| 2012 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review | ||
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S.
| 2010 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |