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Honda Civic (2012) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda Civic and 2010 Hyundai Sonata specs.

2012 Honda Civic and 2010 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2010  
Model Honda Civic Hyundai Sonata  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4400
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
249 hp@6000
229 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,728 mm 0 mm
Length 4,503 mm 4,798 mm 0 mm
Width 1,753 mm 1,831 mm 0 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,318 kg 1,585 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 67 L -17 L
Headroom, Row 1 991 mm 1,019 mm 990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,438 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,283 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,110 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 970 mm -28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,354 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,306 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 919 mm 950 mm -31 mm
Total Legroom 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 354 L 462 L -108 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata

2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2010 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review
 
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