Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mazda CX-7 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 108.3 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 184.3 in | -4.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.7 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 64.8 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3496 lb. | -41 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.8 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.7 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.3 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.8 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.4 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | -45.6 ft3 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |