Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,275 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 100 L | -35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,003 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,491 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 | 991 mm | -59 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 942 mm | -165 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 309 L | 59 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 1,136 L | 12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,512 L | 11 |
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 |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |