Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 98.0 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 155.5 in | 24.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2306 lb. | 1149 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.8 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 50.9 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.1 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 46.8 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 34.8 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |