Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2014) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2014 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3550 406 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	122.9 in	-21.4 in
Length	165.4 in	207.4 in	-42 in
Width	70.3 in	76.7 in	-6.4 in
Height	58.3 in	57.9 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	3025 lb.	4564 lb.	-1539 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	23.8 gal.	-9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	37.2 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	59.1 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	39.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	57.8 in	-5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	42.9 in	-7.4 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	84.3 in (over 2 rows)	-7.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	13.2 ft³	1.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	13.2 ft³	32.8 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

2014 Audi A8 / S8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The A8's seats can be adjusted just about every way its possible to adjust a seat. While they do provide proper support, they're firm and don't mold themselves to the human form, at least not mine. They are very good seats, but those in the Jaguar are better and those in the BMW are best of all, both more supportive and more luxurious. see full Audi A8 / S8 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Audi A8 / S8.

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