Lexus RX (2017) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2017 Lexus RX and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2016
Model	Lexus RX	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	103.5 in	6.3 in
Length	192.5 in	169.8 in	22.7 in
Width	74.6 in	70.3 in	4.3 in
Height	67.7 in	56.1 in	11.6 in
Curb Weight	4387 lb.	3903 lb.	484 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	10.6 gal.	8.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	36.9 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	54.8 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.6 in	0.0 in	56.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.2 in	2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.5 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	52.9 in	4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	35.4 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	82.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.4 ft³	9.9 ft³	8.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.3 ft³	39.5 ft³	16.8 ft³

2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

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