Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.3 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 165.4 in | 182.1 in | -16.7 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 73.0 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 54.0 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3882 lb. | -556 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.0 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 31.7 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 34 ft3 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |