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	2,578 mm	3,122 mm	-1 mm
Length	4,201 mm	5,268 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,786 mm	1,948 mm	0 mm
Height	1,481 mm	1,471 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,372 kg	2,070 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	55 L	90 L	-35 L
Headroom, Row 1	998 mm	945 mm	53 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,389 mm	1,501 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	978 mm	993 mm	-15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,341 mm	1,468 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	902 mm	1,090 mm	901 mm
Total Legroom	1,948 mm (over 2 rows)	2,141 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	425 L	374 L	51 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,303 L	13.2	-12.2 L

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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