Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2018) vs. Audi A8 / S8 (2009) Specs

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2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Audi A8 / S8 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2009
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Audi A8 / S8
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1800	5.2L V10 DOHC-4v 450 hp@7000 398 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	121.0 in	-17.2 in
Length	167.6 in	204.4 in	-36.8 in
Width	70.8 in	74.6 in	-3.8 in
Height	58.2 in	57.3 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	3373 lb.	4697 lb.	-1324 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	23.8 gal.	-10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	37.4 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	59.1 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.3 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	57.5 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	42.3 in	-6.7 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	83.6 in (over 2 rows)	-6.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	14.6 ft³	2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	14.6 ft³	39.1 ft³

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