Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Audi A3 | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
Length | 177.9 in | 168.7 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 69.5 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.0 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2815 lb. | 3263 lb. | -448 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.3 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.8 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 34.8 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.2 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
2017 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 |
2017 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda Civic.
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |