Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.7 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 188.5 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 75.2 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 70.1 in | -13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2628 lb. | 4705 lb. | -2077 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.9 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.9 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 59.8 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 56.2 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.0 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -60.4 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
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 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |