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2016 Lexus IS and 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Mazda Mazda3 | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Length | 183.7 in | 180.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3583 lb. | 2872 lb. | 711 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 42.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 54.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 52.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.2 in | -4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS
| 2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda3
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 104-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seating room is borderline for 2 adults, particularly leg room. 3 adults virtually impossible. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Mazda3 is not a vehicle for transporting more than 2 people. The backseat is cramped for a full-size adult. However, when required, they will fit. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
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