Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi TT | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 360 hp@5500 343 lb-ft@1650 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 107.5 in | -10.3 in |
Length | 164.5 in | 182.5 in | -18 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 70.9 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 55.7 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3460 lb. | 4165 lb. | -705 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.3 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 44.1 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 25.9 in | -25.9 in |
Total Legroom | 41.1 in (over 1 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | -28.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
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 |