Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Civic | BMW X1 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 kW@7000 236 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5000 353 Nm@1250 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,557 mm | 4,483 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,362 kg | 1,600 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 63 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,049 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,283 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,008 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 886 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 354 L | 419 L | -65 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 | 1,351 L | 11.5 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 2015 Honda Civic.
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW X1.