Lexus IS (2007) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2012) Specs

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2007 Lexus IS and 2012 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Lexus IS	Audi A4 / S4
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	110.6 in	-3.1 in
Length	180.1 in	185.2 in	-5.1 in
Width	70.9 in	71.9 in	-1 in
Height	56.1 in	56.2 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	3527 lb.	3637 lb.	-110 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	16.9 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	40.0 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.5 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	41.3 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	54.3 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	35.2 in	-4.6 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	12.4 ft³	0.6 ft³

2007 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review
2006	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review

2007 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review
2006	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review

2012 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2012 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

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