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

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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	2,637 mm	2,799 mm	0 mm
Length	4,455 mm	4,666 mm	0 mm
Width	1,796 mm	1,811 mm	0 mm
Height	1,415 mm	1,430 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,450 kg	1,570 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	66 L	-16 L
Headroom, Row 1	927 mm	970 mm	-43 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,420 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,379 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,138 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	917 mm	937 mm	-20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	1,356 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,372 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	892 mm	818 mm	74 mm
Total Legroom	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	1,956 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	348 L	306 L	42 L

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

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Comment
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Lexus IS

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