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2012 Ford Fiesta and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Ford Fiesta | Honda Civic | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 106.3 in | -8.3 in |
| Length | 173.6 in | 182.3 in | -8.7 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 70.8 in | -4 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2578 lb. | 2742 lb. | -164 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 12.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.0 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.7 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.1 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 55.0 in | -6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 47.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 37.4 in | -6.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | -6.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Fiesta
| 2012 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
| 2012 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
I was told that it is comfortable for a short ride but after 45 minutes my passengers were complaining about lack of room and comfort. see full Ford Fiesta review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Smallish like all b-segment cars. see full Ford Fiesta review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Its cramped, but seems about the same as any other car in its size range. It was easier to get in and out of compared to a Mazda 2 and about the same as current generation Prius C. I wouldn't take anyone long distances in the rear, but I didn't expect to. We have a 2009 Prius which is our long distance carry people car. I wanted something with good handling and economy that was well built and that's what I got. see full Ford Fiesta review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat narrow and limited headroom see full Ford Fiesta review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
while it felt my family of 5 comfortably, it might not fit others.... see full Ford Fiesta review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom is limited, especially if front seat passengers adjust their seats rearward. see full Ford Fiesta review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Basically, it is a two seater. Car seats and small children will fit ok in the back. Essentially it is a great commuter car. see full Ford Fiesta review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
rear seat leg room is tight. see full Ford Fiesta review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very tiny. Had to squeeze in. Not very comfortable for long term. Feels a bit crowded. see full Ford Fiesta 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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