Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Audi A4 / S4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 110.6 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 185.2 in | 1 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 71.9 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 56.5 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 3710 lb. | 160 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.3 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.3 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.2 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.3 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 50.5 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 |
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Without question, the most comfortable car for long road trips that I've ever owned. Our family of four took a road trip of ~2000 miles, longest single-day drive was 11 hours, and never felt any fatigue or discomfort from the seating. Seats are firm and supportive but not harsh or uncomfortable. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2011 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Like German cars, the seats are quite hard. see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review |