Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 kW@7000 236 Nm@4400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 180 kW@6000 306 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,557 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,362 kg | 1,745 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 75 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,021 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,283 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 1,006 mm | 941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 935 mm | -16 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,133 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 354 L | 283 L | 71 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 968 L | -955.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 | 2,214 L | 10.5 |
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.
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |