Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 108.3 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 180.5 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.9 in | 2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 63.6 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3417 lb. | 38 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.7 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.1 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.7 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.8 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 39.4 in | -8.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.1 in | -37.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | -36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 44.4 ft3 | -31.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -57.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |