Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 91.7 in | 18.1 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 157.3 in | 35.2 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 67.7 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 49.0 in | 18.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 2542 lb. | 1680 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.4 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 53.2 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 50.6 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 43.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 39 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 51 ft3 |
2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX.
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |