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Lexus IS (2016) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Lexus IS and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

2016 Lexus IS and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2014  
Model Lexus IS Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 106.3 in 3.9 in
Length 183.7 in 180.3 in 3.4 in
Width 71.3 in 70.7 in 0.6 in
Height 56.3 in 57.3 in -1 in
Curb Weight 3583 lb. 2799 lb. 784 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.4 gal. 13.2 gal. 4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 38.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 57.2 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.3 in 55.5 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.8 in 42.2 in 2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.9 in 37.5 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 54.4 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 53.5 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.2 in 35.8 in -3.6 in
Total Legroom 77 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume 10.8 ft3 12.4 ft3 -1.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS

2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3

2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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