Model Year | 2015 | 2020 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 174 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 179.4 in | 181.9 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 70.9 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3002 lb. | 3131 lb. | -129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 56.2 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.5 in | 53.4 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 55.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 51.9 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.7 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
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.
2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra.