Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 180.3 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.3 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2799 lb. | 656 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.2 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.5 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 35.8 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 0.6 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |