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2009 Lexus IS and 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 91.7 in | 15.8 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 157.3 in | 22.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 67.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 49.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2447 lb. | 1008 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 37.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 50.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 0.0 in | 30.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 31.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus IS
| 2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | 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 |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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