Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 107.5 in | -15.8 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 180.1 in | -22.8 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 56.1 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2441 lb. | 3455 lb. | -1014 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.4 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.1 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 30.6 in | -30.6 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 5.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |