Acura RSX (2006) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs

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2006 Acura RSX and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Acura RSX	Honda Civic
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed manual	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	106.3 in	-5.1 in
Length	172.4 in	176.9 in	-4.5 in
Width	67.9 in	70.8 in	-2.9 in
Height	54.9 in	54.9 in	0 in
Curb Weight	2840 lb.	2896 lb.	-56 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	12.4 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	38.2 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.6 in	56.9 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.1 in	54.1 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.3 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	34.1 in	34.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.3 in	52.6 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.2 in	48.1 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	29.2 in	35.9 in	-6.7 in
Total Legroom	72.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-5.9 in
Cargo Volume	16.0 ft³	12.1 ft³	3.9 ft³

2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don�t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I�ve had 4 in there, and I�m 6�4�. see full Acura RSX review

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

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