Model Year | 2016 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6400 236 lb-ft@2000 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 118.2 in | -8 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 200.2 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 78.1 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 68.4 in | -12.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1532 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.7 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 41.3 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.1 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.1 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.8 | 40.1 ft3 | -29.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -77.9 ft3 |
2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.
2007 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 |