Pontiac G5 (2008) vs. Honda Civic (2017) Specs

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2008 Pontiac G5 and 2017 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2008	2017
Model	Pontiac G5	Honda Civic
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	106.3 in	-2.8 in
Length	179.8 in	176.9 in	2.9 in
Width	67.5 in	70.8 in	-3.3 in
Height	55.6 in	54.9 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	2991 lb.	2830 lb.	161 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	12.4 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	38.2 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.1 in	56.9 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.4 in	54.1 in	-4.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.3 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.7 in	34.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.3 in	52.6 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.3 in	48.1 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	35.9 in	-3.7 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-4 in
Cargo Volume	13.9 ft³	12.1 ft³	1.8 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac G5

2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review
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

2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review
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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Civic

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Civic

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