| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | Audi A5 / S5 | Lexus IS | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| 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 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |
| 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 |