| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Audi TT | Lexus ES | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 109.3 in | -12.1 in |
| Length | 164.5 in | 191.1 in | -26.6 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 53.5 in | 57.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 3580 lb. | -615 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 37.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.3 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 36.8 in | -4.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 56.3 in | -8.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 35.9 in | -6.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
| 2008 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good front seat support and comfort. Long drives in this car are enjoyable. see full Audi TT review |
| 2008 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
They are a great shelf see full Audi TT review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Other than a small child you really cant fit much in the back seat but I dont mind that see full Audi TT review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
This is a two seater. nice place to put the brief case. see full Audi TT review |
| 2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |