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Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016) vs. Lexus IS (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Lexus IS specs.

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2007 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2016 2007  
Model Mazda MX-5 Miata Lexus IS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Convertible 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 90.9 in 107.5 in -16.6 in
Length 154.1 in 180.1 in -26 in
Width 68.3 in 70.9 in -2.6 in
Height 48.6 in 56.1 in -7.5 in
Curb Weight 2332 lb. 3455 lb. -1123 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 17.2 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.4 in 37.2 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.2 in 54.4 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.0 in 54.1 in -2.1 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 4.6 ft3 13.0 ft3 -8.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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2007 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. 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
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
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
 
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