Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 292 hp@6400 267 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 190.0 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 71.7 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.1 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2904 lb. | 4134 lb. | -1230 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.4 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 51.4 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |