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Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Lexus ES (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2018 Lexus ES specs.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2018 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year 2016 2018  
Model Audi A3 / S3 Lexus ES  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
215 kW@5400
380 Nm@1900
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
200 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,637 mm 2,819 mm 0 mm
Length 4,455 mm 4,895 mm 0 mm
Width 1,796 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,415 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,570 kg 1,610 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 65 L -15 L
Headroom, Row 1 927 mm 953 mm -26 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,392 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 917 mm 953 mm -36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,367 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 892 mm 1,016 mm 891 mm
Total Legroom 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 2,080 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 348 L 430 L -82 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Lexus ES

2018 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review
 

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