Honda Civic (2012) vs. BMW X1 (2015) Specs

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2012 Honda Civic and 2015 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Honda Civic	BMW X1
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400	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	105.1 in	108.7 in	-3.6 in
Length	177.3 in	176.5 in	0.8 in
Width	69.0 in	70.8 in	-1.8 in
Height	56.5 in	60.8 in	-4.3 in
Curb Weight	2906 lb.	3527 lb.	-621 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.6 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	41.3 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	55.0 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.5 in	0.0 in	50.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.4 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.7 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	54.6 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	0.0 in	51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	34.9 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	14.8 ft³	-2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	47.7 ft³	-35.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 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

2012 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW X1

2015 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	When the engine and transmission are mounted sideways, much more space can be allocated for passengers and cargo. Compared to the BMW X3, which has a longitudinal powertrain, the X1 is nine inches shorter (175 vs. 184), two inches narrower (72 vs. 74), and two inches lower (64 vs. 66), yet it has a little more headroom, rear shoulder room, and legroom. A funny thing: according to the official specs, the 2013-2015 X1 had only an inch less combined legroom than the new one. The difference feels much greater. It helps that the seats are mounted higher in the new X1. Even the largest feet can fit beneath the front seats at a comfortable angle. Want to tap your toes while riding in back? Go for it, there's plenty of space under there--a rarity among upscale cars. This combined with the relatively high rear seat cushion means that the average adult (e.g. 5-9 me) enjoys sufficient thigh support, which is often lacking in much larger crossovers. When all the way back, a $300 sliding and reclining second-row seat adds another inch of rear legroom. Though worthwhile overall, its seat backs return to a fully vertical position after being folded. Each of its three sections must then be reset one by one at a comfortable angle, a nuisance. The Audi Q3's rear seat is far tighter. The spec sheet suggests a mere 31 inches of rear legroom, a considerable half-foot less than in the new X1. In reality the Audi's rear seat doesn't seem quite that tight. I can sit behind myself with at most two inches of knee room to spare, vs. about five in the BMW. Still, with a tall driver the Q3's rear legroom would becomes essentially zero. The Lincoln MKC's rear seat isn't much roomier than the Audi's, while the Lexus NX has about as much rear knee room as the BMW but a lower seat cushion and less foot room beneath its front seats. Though the new Mini Clubman shares both the new UKL platform and a 105-inch wheelbase with the 2016 X1, its roof is seven inches lower, a big difference, and its seats are mounted lower than those in the average car, much less a crossover. There's perhaps an inch more knee room than in the Audi. The next Mini Countryman should be close in size to the X1. see full BMW X1 review

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