Honda Civic (2010) vs. BMW 5-Series (2012) Specs

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2010 Honda Civic and 2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Honda Civic	BMW 5-Series
Engine	1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000	turbocharged 3.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	CVT	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	116.9 in	-10.6 in
Length	176.7 in	193.1 in	-16.4 in
Width	69.0 in	73.2 in	-4.2 in
Height	56.5 in	57.6 in	-1.1 in
Curb Weight	2904 lb.	4365 lb.	-1461 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.5 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	58.3 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.9 in	0.0 in	51.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	38.3 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	56.2 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.1 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	18.4 ft³	-6.4 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

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