Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Civic | BMW 2-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.9 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 174.7 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 69.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 55.8 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2593 lb. | 3300 lb. | -707 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.5 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 36.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 0.0 in | 49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 33.0 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
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 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |