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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI | Honda Civic | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6500 138 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.3 in | -4.8 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 182.3 in | -3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3352 lb. | 2751 lb. | 601 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.3 in | -47.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.4 in | -2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI
| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic
| 2016 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 | |
| 2016 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 2016 Honda Civic
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