Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 192.5 in | -15.8 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 72.8 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 3543 lb. | -631 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.6 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.5 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 54.7 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.5 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |