Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 179.8 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 73.3 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 68.1 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2628 lb. | 4112 lb. | -1484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.9 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.3 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 58.4 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 58.0 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.1 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -19.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -54.4 ft3 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |