Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Hyundai Azera | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.4 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 192.7 in | -16 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 72.8 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.7 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 3629 lb. | -717 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.9 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.5 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.1 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 55.1 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.2 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
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 |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |