Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 98.0 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 155.5 in | 35.6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 66.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1274 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.8 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 50.9 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 46.8 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.8 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review |
2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |