Honda Civic (2016) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2016) Specs

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2016 Honda Civic and 2016 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2016	2016
Model	Honda Civic	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350
Transmission	CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	110.4 in	-4.1 in
Length	182.3 in	191.1 in	-8.8 in
Width	70.8 in	73.4 in	-2.6 in
Height	55.7 in	58.1 in	-2.4 in
Curb Weight	2899 lb.	3492 lb.	-593 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	18.5 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.4 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	57.9 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.3 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	45.5 in	-3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	56.5 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.3 in	56.1 in	-8.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	35.6 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	16.3 ft³	-1.2 ft³

2016 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

2016 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 2016 Honda Civic.

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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