Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Lexus LS (2014) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2014 Lexus LS Specifications

Model Year	2016	2014
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Lexus LS
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	116.9 in	-13.1 in
Length	175.4 in	200.0 in	-24.6 in
Width	70.7 in	73.8 in	-3.1 in
Height	55.7 in	58.1 in	-2.4 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	4233 lb.	-771 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	22.2 gal.	-9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	38.0 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	58.5 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	43.7 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	38.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	56.9 in	-3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.8 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-3.2 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	18.0 ft³	-5.7 ft³

2016 Audi A3 / S3 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 review

2016 Audi A3 / S3 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 review

2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review

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