Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 174.8 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 73.0 in | -4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 64.4 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 3433 lb. | -521 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.7 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.7 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 49.1 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.9 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -42.6 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 |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |