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2009 Honda Civic and 2008 Acura TL Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Honda Civic | Acura TL | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Length | 176.7 in | 189.3 in | -12.6 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 72.2 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 3483 lb. | -571 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.3 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.6 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.7 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 53.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Civic
| 2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura TL
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
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