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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2013) vs. Lexus IS (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Lexus IS specs.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2010 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2013 2010  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Lexus IS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 2dr Hardtop conv.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 91.7 in 107.5 in -15.8 in
Length 157.3 in 182.5 in -25.2 in
Width 67.7 in 70.9 in -3.2 in
Height 49.0 in 55.7 in -6.7 in
Curb Weight 2447 lb. 3840 lb. -1393 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.7 gal. 17.2 gal. -4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 38.3 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 54.3 in -1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.6 in 54.2 in -3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 44.1 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 0.0 in 36.1 in -36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 43.3 in -43.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 44.7 in -44.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 25.9 in -25.9 in
Total Legroom 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 70 in (over 2 rows) -26.9 in
Cargo Volume 5.3 ft3 10.8 ft3 -5.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Lexus IS

2010 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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