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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. Lexus IS (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2015 Lexus IS specs.

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2015 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2017 2015  
Model Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Lexus IS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.8 in 110.2 in -6.4 in
Length 175.4 in 183.7 in -8.3 in
Width 70.7 in 71.3 in -0.6 in
Height 55.7 in 56.3 in -0.6 in
Curb Weight 3197 lb. 3461 lb. -264 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 17.4 gal. -4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 36.5 in 38.2 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 55.9 in -1.1 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 36.1 in 36.9 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.0 in 53.4 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.0 in -54 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 32.2 in 2.9 in
Total Legroom 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume 12.3 ft3 10.8 ft3 1.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 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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