Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 171.3 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 70.9 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 66.7 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2628 lb. | 3230 lb. | -602 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.7 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.6 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.3 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 54.6 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.2 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -54.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |