Honda Civic (2017) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2022) Specs

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2017 Honda Civic and 2022 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2017	2022
Model	Honda Civic	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6500 295 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 276 hp@5500 289 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.1 in	-0.8 in
Length	182.3 in	184.1 in	-1.8 in
Width	70.8 in	71.9 in	-1.1 in
Height	55.7 in	55.7 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3151 lb.	3186 lb.	-35 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	12.4 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.6 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	56.5 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.4 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.3 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	55.6 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.3 in	50.5 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	38.0 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	14.2 ft³	0.9 ft³

2017 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

2017 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

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2022 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

2022 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

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