Mazda Mazda6 (2007) vs. Lexus IS (2015) Specs

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2007 Mazda Mazda6 and 2015 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2007	2015
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	110.2 in	-4.9 in
Length	186.8 in	183.7 in	3.1 in
Width	70.1 in	71.3 in	-1.2 in
Height	56.7 in	56.3 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	3589 lb.	3737 lb.	-148 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	17.4 gal.	0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	55.9 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	54.3 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	44.8 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	36.9 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	53.4 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.0 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.5 in	32.2 in	4.3 in
Total Legroom	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume	15.2 ft³	10.8 ft³	4.4 ft³

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2015 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

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