Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Audi TT | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 98.6 in | 11.6 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 164.7 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 72.1 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 3208 lb. | 529 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 37.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.6 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 41.1 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.8 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 47.9 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 28.9 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -14.3 ft3 |
2017 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 2017 Lexus IS.
2016 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | The new Audi TT's seats rank among the best for support and comfort, something of a surprise since they are in a sports car, not a luxury sedan, and don't have many adjustments. The more powerful, more expensive TTS has front seats with adjustable side bolsters, but these aren't offered in the regular TT. The sport package for the BMW 2 Series includes seats with adjustable bolsters, yet they can't be made to fit my form as well as the Audi's do. Nor can those in larger, more expensive Audis. Puzzling. see full Audi TT review |
2016 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Many people will probably leave the rear seat folded, as head room and legroom are both scant. People much over five feet in height simply won't fit. Even a BMW 2 Series has a considerably roomier rear seat. see full Audi TT review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Audi TT.