Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 113.2 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 200.6 in | -20.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.2 in | -5.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.0 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4317 lb. | -862 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.4 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 56.5 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.9 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 58.7 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 39.8 in | -9.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -38.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 48.3 ft3 | -35.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -87.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-9.