Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
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. | 4151 lb. | -691 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 |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.