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 | 2,700 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,317 kg | 1,875 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 71 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 940 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 925 mm | -46 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 360 L | -20 L |
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 |