Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6500 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 182.3 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3780 lb. | 3151 lb. | 629 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 47.3 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 37.4 in | -6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
2010 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |
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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