Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6500 187 Nm@4200 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,630 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,798 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,248 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 43 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,016 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 955 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,201 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 790 mm | 160 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 388 L | 40 L |
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.
2017 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |