Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus IS | |
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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 |
2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 |