thermallc

aka: 4-way vs 14-way vs plus 4-way vs plus 18-way.
I assume 4-way vs 14-way difference is only in adjustment, but material comfortable level should be very similar or same (at least looks the same); same applies to plus 4-way vs plus 18-way.

I do not mind the manual adjustment, but do really care about the comfortableness. Thanks a lot in advance!
If there is already a thread discussing this, appreciate if you could share the link.

dixonk

You are going to get all kinds of different answers. For me the 4way sport seat plus is comfy but I find the buckets comfortable whereas my wife said if I ever got buckets she would never ride with me. You will need to try all of them and see what you like.

a.v.s

Comfort will depend entirely on your body type, preferred posture, and how you plan to drive your car. 14-ways have less bolstering and are often more comfortable for those with larger body types, or folks not planning on too much fast cornering. 18-ways have more bolstering and are often more comfortable for those with smaller body types, or folks who plan to do more fast cornering. LWBs have still more bolstering, much less padding, and a forced upright seating position that can make ingress/egress hard but is optimal for serious cornering.

PHX

Try a search on this to add to the input and opinions you get here, there are several threads (being a rude person (me), I am not doing your work for you, you can quite easily use the search feature).

My best suggestion is go sit in some and do your own butt research. There is no substitute for doing that.

I got the 14 way ones and love them. I didn't see the value 'upping' to the 18 ways, although for my next purchase I will repeat the process and re-assess.

Vicbastige

I was going to go sport 4-ways on my GTS because I felt I never used the 18-way adjustments on my last car. My SA made me come and sit in 992 with the 4-ways…very glad I did! I could not lol adjust the seats to where I could properly see the dash (top was always blocked by the wheel. I can adjust the 18s to be properly positioned. Lesson is try before you buy.

Staffie Guy

I find my 18 way seats the most comfortable seats I ever sat in. The bolsters and the adjustability help me find the most comfortable position. However, I am not a big guy.

garthg

Comfortableness?

rgoldm2

Had 14 in my 991.2 and now 18s in my 992. I find the 18s suit me more. I’m about 180lbs and 5’7 for reference

ENCT

18 ways fit me like a glove. 5'6" 130lbs. I sat in LWB's and felt like I was swimming in them.

drcollie

Too much on body type preference.

Generally (VERY Generally), you buy the 4-ways to save on money and weight. I've had them, would never get them again and one of the main reasons I got out of my 991.

14 ways are usually considered the "comfort" seat. My favorite.
18 ways are very good for slimmer builds and hold you in well for track duty short of a bucket seat. Larger guys may not like them
Bucket seats are hard core for the track guy who is limber and thinner, and doesn't want to move around much in the seat.

garthg

I sat in a GT4 in the showroom with the racing buckets.
I almost couldn't get out.
Very difficult for daily use, unless you're young and limber.

audi4t

basic 4 ways for me - both in my '22 coupe and now my '23 cab

heated and ventilated - work great

I'm the only driver - once set never moved

Probably tough to find but until you sit and compare it's a guessing game - for me anything over the 4 ways would have been an expense without any benefit

garthg

If you have Comfort Access the seat moves back and the steering wheel moves up when the door is opened to make getting in and out easier.
Again, not necessary for the young and limber.

audi4t

Is the powered steering column now available- for an extended period parts were unavailable?

wmah523

I've had 2x 992, one with comfort seat 14 (cabrio), and current with sport 18 (coupe).

14 seems to be more cushioned, more comfortable, per 2x passenger. However, too much motion to my body on back road aggressive cruising, had to extend my left leg to hold my body.

18 overall better considering extra bolstering, held my body well on aggressive driving. i would say just a tick more stiffer.

If i were to choose again, 18 sport seat 100%. I'm 6'1, 175 lbs.