Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 90.6 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 175.5 in | 139.6 in | 35.9 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 64.1 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 55.0 in | 59.8 in | -4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2895 lb. | 2512 lb. | 383 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 49.4 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 47.9 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 35.6 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 46.4 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 42.6 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.8 in | 31.7 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.7 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.7 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |