Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 109.2 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 177.3 in | 191.4 in | -14.1 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 78.5 in | -9.5 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 71.0 in | -14.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2906 lb. | 4299 lb. | -1393 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 61.5 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.5 in | 58.6 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 62.2 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 56.9 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.5 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.1 in | -32.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 47.7 ft3 | -35.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 | -74.5 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 |
2015 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Honda Pilot.