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Hyundai Sonata (2016) vs. Honda Civic (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Honda Civic specs.

2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2016 2015  
Model Hyundai Sonata Honda Civic  
Engine 2.0L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
154 hp@6000
140 lb-ft@5000
1.5L I4 Hybrid
OHC-2v
110 hp@5500
127 lb-ft@1000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 105.1 in 5.3 in
Length 191.1 in 179.4 in 11.7 in
Width 73.4 in 69.0 in 4.4 in
Height 58.1 in 56.5 in 1.6 in
Curb Weight 3497 lb. 2882 lb. 615 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.0 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 56.6 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 50.5 in 4.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 42.0 in 3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.1 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.3 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.1 in 51.4 in 4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.2 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 2.9 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 12.5 ft3 3.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Civic

2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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