2012 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2012 Lexus IS and 2012 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Lexus IS and 2012 Mazda 5 are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 192 kg more than 2012 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lexus IS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Lexus IS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus IS | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Lexus | Mazda |
| Model | IS | 5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4633 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
