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Honda Civic (2009) vs. BMW 1-Series (2013) Specs

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2009 Honda Civic and 2013 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
Model Honda Civic BMW 1-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 104.7 in -0.4 in
Length 174.8 in 172.2 in 2.6 in
Width 68.9 in 68.8 in 0.1 in
Height 53.5 in 56.0 in -2.5 in
Curb Weight 2593 lb. 3208 lb. -615 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 14.0 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.0 in 37.9 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.9 in 54.0 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 41.4 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.1 in 37.1 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.1 in 53.4 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.2 in 0.0 in 49.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 30.3 in 32.0 in -1.7 in
Total Legroom 72.9 in (over 2 rows) 73.4 in (over 2 rows) -0.5 in
Cargo Volume 11.5 ft3 10.0 ft3 1.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Civic

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW 1-Series

2013 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review
 

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