Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 174 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,557 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,362 kg | 1,319 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 47 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 973 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,283 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 965 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 843 mm | 76 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 354 L | 374 L | -20 L |
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.
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |