Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus SC | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.3 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 182.1 in | -3.6 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 73.0 in | -1 in |
Height | 53.1 in | 54.4 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3840 lb. | 4200 lb. | -360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.9 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.3 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.3 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 36.3 in | -9.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.6 in | 46.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.5 in | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 31.9 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.8 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus SC.
2012 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2012 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |