Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.2 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 184.0 in | 183.7 in | 0.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.3 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 64.8 in | 56.3 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 3461 lb. | 249 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 44.8 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.4 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.2 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.9 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.6 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 47.8 ft3 |
2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS.