Lexus IS (2014) vs. Audi TT (2018) Specs

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2014 Lexus IS and 2018 Audi TT Specifications

Model Year	2014	2018
Model	Lexus IS	Audi TT
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	98.6 in	8.9 in
Length	182.5 in	164.7 in	17.8 in
Width	70.9 in	72.1 in	-1.2 in
Height	55.7 in	53.2 in	2.5 in
Curb Weight	4125 lb.	3546 lb.	579 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	14.5 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	36.6 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	53.6 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.1 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	43.3 in	0.0 in	43.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	44.7 in	0.0 in	44.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	25.9 in	0.0 in	25.9 in
Total Legroom	70 in (over 2 rows)	41.1 in (over 1 rows)	28.9 in
Cargo Volume	10.8 ft³	7.5 ft³	3.3 ft³

2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS.

2018 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	I really liked the seats in the Audi TT I reviewed a couple of years ago. Somehow I liked those in the TT RS less, even though they appear to be the same seats, just with additional adjustments. This time around the bolsters didn't provide much lateral support to my lower torso, yet felt too close together higher up even when adjusted all of the way out. I don't think I've grown significantly wider. Adding adjustable bolsters to the seats might have made them fit me worse than the fixed bolsters of the earlier seat. Your experience might vary. The tested Porsche 718 Cayman S was fitted with the base seats. As such they had few adjustments and provided only a modest amount of lateral support, but were reasonably comfortable. Three optional seats have larger side bolsters, more adjustments, or both. The BMW M2's front seats, with adjustable bolsters, deliver very good if not outstanding support and comfort. And back seats? Adults of average height can squeeze into the BMW's in a pinch. Folks under five-foot-six might do the same in the Audi's if those up front don't have their seats all the way back. The Porsche has no rear seats. see full Audi TT review

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