| Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
| Model | Audi Q3 | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 107.5 in | -5 in |
| Length | 172.6 in | 180.1 in | -7.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 62.6 in | 56.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3455 lb. | 39 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 43.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 30.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Audi Q3.
| 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 |