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Lexus IS (2008) vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Lexus IS and 2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 specs.

2008 Lexus IS and 2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Lexus IS Audi A4 / S4 / RS4  
Engine 5.0L V8
DOHC-4v
416 hp@6600
371 lb-ft@5200
4.2L V8
DOHC-4v
420 hp@7500
317 lb-ft@6000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,731 mm 2,649 mm 0 mm
Length 4,575 mm 4,587 mm 0 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,773 mm 0 mm
Height 1,425 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,715 kg 1,795 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 65 L 63 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 945 mm 975 mm -30 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,374 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,115 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 932 mm 945 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,339 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,364 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 777 mm 871 mm -94 mm
Total Legroom 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 368 L 379 L -11 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus IS

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. 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 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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual AWD
Great when I can take my husband and teenagers up to the mountains for a ski trip without any major complaints. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Excellent for cruising but lateral support is sorely lacking for cornering. Needs power & memory for the tilt/telescope steering wheel. Good view out of and around vehicle. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is adequate, but not large. Child seat fits fine, but my son can kick the back of the front seat. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Depending on how tall your front passengers are, your rear passengers may not have any room to sit. Can fit 4 average sized adults, but it will be tight. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seats hard and unforgiving,had a sore back in first hour. Saab seats always been superb. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Rear seats seem very cramped for leg room. I've never used them, but have only ever dared to take adults on short trips in the back. Heated seats are available for the rear passengers. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is too small for adults on long trips (over an hour). And the rear seat can only hold 2 people even for short trips. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited leg room, especially during ingress and egress. Hump bisects leg room. Seat cushion needs to be 1-2 inches higher. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
small rear seat like the 3 series see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
OK for kids, not really on for adults for a long journey. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
What room? What comfort? Tight and cramped and incredibly firm. Zero leg room for average height adults. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
2007 2dr Convertible turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Center console protrudes into the leg area while gas pedal is far over to the right. see full Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 review
 
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