Honda Civic (2017) vs. Lexus IS (2013) Specs

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2017 Honda Civic and 2013 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2017	2013
Model	Honda Civic	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6500 295 lb-ft@2500	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.5 in	-1.2 in
Length	182.3 in	180.1 in	2.2 in
Width	70.8 in	70.9 in	-0.1 in
Height	55.7 in	56.1 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3151 lb.	3800 lb.	-649 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	17.2 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	37.2 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	54.4 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	54.1 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.9 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	36.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	52.7 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.3 in	53.7 in	-6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	30.6 in	6.8 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	5.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	13.0 ft³	2.1 ft³

2017 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

2017 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

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2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review

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