Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi TT | Lexus GS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 112.2 in | -15 in |
Length | 164.5 in | 190.0 in | -25.5 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 56.1 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3219 lb. | 3869 lb. | -650 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 37.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.5 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.6 in | 37.0 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 55.1 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 36.4 in | -7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -9.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.7 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |
2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
if you can call them rear seats... literally zero leg room or headroom in the back. rear seats (if you can call them that) is only fit for children or short people with no legs... see full Audi TT review |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |