Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Honda Civic | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 104.3 in | 12 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 174.8 in | 24.6 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 68.9 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 53.5 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4485 lb. | 2593 lb. | 1892 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 38.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 53.9 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 52.1 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.2 in | -49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 30.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.9 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |