Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Honda Civic | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 104.3 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 174.8 in | 5 in |
Width | 67.5 in | 68.9 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 53.5 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2991 lb. | 2593 lb. | 398 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.9 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 53.0 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.6 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 35.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.3 in | 52.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.3 in | 49.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 30.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
2006 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
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 |