Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A4 / S4 | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 107.5 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 180.1 in | 5 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 56.1 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3509 lb. | 3455 lb. | 54 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.4 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.9 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 52.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 30.6 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
2013 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2013 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |