Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Cadillac ATS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 182.8 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 71.1 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 55.9 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2628 lb. | 3375 lb. | -747 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.2 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.0 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 52.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.5 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The latest 3-Series has a roomy, comfortable back seat. Cadillac didn't see this coming, and sized the ATS to compete with the previous-generation BMW. Consequently, the Cadillac's rear seat is considerably tighter than the BMW's or the Infiniti G37's, a little tighter than an A4's, about even with that in a C-Class, and roomier than that in a Lexus IS. If you want adults to be comfortable in back, the ATS isn't your car, but neither are most of the cars it competes with. see full Cadillac ATS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Cadillac ATS.