Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.5 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 182.5 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 54.4 in | 55.7 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4000 lb. | 3840 lb. | 160 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.3 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.1 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.9 in | 43.3 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.9 in | 25.9 in | 6 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.2 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 265-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable seating, especially with S-line package see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2010 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Not room enough for sufficient leg space for both front and rear passengers at the same time. Rear seat room is tight. Makes you want to avoid having rear passengers in the car. Typical for a 2-door. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |