Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 kW@6500 400 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,421 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 47 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 998 mm | -53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 942 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,201 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 950 mm | -173 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 428 L | -60 L |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Honda Civic.