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Lexus IS (2011) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Lexus IS and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2011 Lexus IS and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model Lexus IS Audi A3 / S3  
Engine 5.0L V8
DOHC-4v
416 hp@6600
371 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1900
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.5 in 103.8 in 3.7 in
Length 180.1 in 175.4 in 4.7 in
Width 70.9 in 70.7 in 0.2 in
Height 56.1 in 55.7 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 3780 lb. 3462 lb. 318 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 36.5 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 54.8 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 0.0 in 54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 41.2 in 2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 36.1 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.7 in 53.0 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 30.6 in 35.1 in -4.5 in
Total Legroom 74.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.8 in
Cargo Volume 13.0 ft3 12.3 ft3 0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Lexus IS

2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 
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