Model Year | 2015 | 2016 | |
Model | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 167 hp@7000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 91.7 in | 110.2 in | -18.5 in |
Length | 157.3 in | 183.7 in | -26.4 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 71.3 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 49.0 in | 56.3 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2447 lb. | 3593 lb. | -1146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.7 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.9 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.3 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 44.8 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.9 in | -36.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -33.9 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.
2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.