Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 109.8 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 193.7 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.4 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.9 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3258 lb. | 197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.3 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.1 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.5 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.9 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 38.0 in | -7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -3.6 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 |
2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |