Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Honda Civic | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 106.3 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 176.7 in | -21.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 2628 lb. | -322 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.7 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 51.9 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.4 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 51.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 34.6 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 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 |