Honda Civic (2008) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2008 Honda Civic and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Honda Civic	BMW X1
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	108.7 in	-2.4 in
Length	176.7 in	176.5 in	0.2 in
Width	69.0 in	70.8 in	-1.8 in
Height	56.5 in	60.8 in	-4.3 in
Curb Weight	2912 lb.	3527 lb.	-615 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.6 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.3 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.0 in	-1.3 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	39.7 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	54.6 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	34.9 in	-0.3 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	14.8 ft³	-2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	47.7 ft³	-35.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Civic

2008 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review
2007	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	very comfortable to drive see full Honda Civic review
2007	2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	great support. the sides basically hold you - which is important because the car can generate serious g-forces going around corners see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Frankly, the best seats I have sat in outside of a couple BMW Ms. Supportive, well bolstered with good lateral support. Also good support for the lower back for long drives. see full Honda Civic review

2008 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2008	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Rear seat does not fold down see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	merely adequate although better than in the past see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	merely adequate, seats could have more support see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Seat needs an adjustable lumber support. see full Honda Civic review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW X1

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review

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