| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Model | Tesla Model S | Audi A8 / S8 | |
| Engine | Electric 422 hp 443 lb-ft |
5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 121.0 in | -4.5 in |
| Length | 196.0 in | 204.4 in | -8.4 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 74.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4824 lb. | 4697 lb. | 127 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -23.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 59.1 in | -1.4 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 | 38.3 in | -3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 57.5 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 42.3 in | -6.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 48.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Tesla Model S.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Audi A8 / S8.