Lexus IS (2014) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2014 Lexus IS and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2014	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	110.2 in	103.8 in	6.4 in
Length	183.7 in	175.4 in	8.3 in
Width	71.3 in	70.7 in	0.6 in
Height	56.3 in	55.7 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3780 lb.	3462 lb.	318 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	13.2 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	36.5 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.8 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	0.0 in	54.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.8 in	41.2 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	36.1 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	53.0 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	35.1 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume	10.8 ft³	12.3 ft³	-1.5 ft³

2014 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 2014 Lexus IS.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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