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Audi A3 (2009) vs. Lexus IS (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Audi A3 and 2015 Lexus IS specs.

2009 Audi A3 and 2015 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2009 2015  
Model Audi A3 Lexus IS  
Engine 3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6300
236 lb-ft@2800
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
306 hp@6400
277 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 110.2 in -8.7 in
Length 168.7 in 183.7 in -15 in
Width 69.5 in 71.3 in -1.8 in
Height 56.0 in 56.3 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3660 lb. 3737 lb. -77 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.0 gal. 17.4 gal. -2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 38.2 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.3 in 55.9 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.3 in -54.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 44.8 in -3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.9 in 36.9 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 53.4 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.0 in -54 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.8 in 32.2 in 2.6 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.1 ft3 10.8 ft3 2.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.6 ft3 10.8 ft3 43.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Lexus IS

2015 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review
 

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