Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 174 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.2 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 179.4 in | 184.3 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 71.3 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3002 lb. | 3593 lb. | -591 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.5 in | 54.3 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.8 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 53.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 54.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 32.2 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review |
2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Honda Civic.
2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS.