Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Chrysler Sebring | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.9 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 190.6 in | -13.9 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 71.2 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 59.0 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 3499 lb. | -587 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.4 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.5 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.4 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 53.2 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.6 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2008 Chrysler Sebring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Largest in its class so far as I can tell after going from dealership to dealship to compare. see full Chrysler Sebring review |