Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 354 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 108.3 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 182.1 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 54.4 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 4209 lb. | -44 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.3 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 46.9 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 0.0 in | 44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 25.9 in | 31.9 in | -6 in |
Total Legroom | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |