Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Pontiac G5 | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6200 163 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
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. | 2877 lb. | 114 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 |
2007 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 |
2007 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |