Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,321 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 55 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 978 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 963 mm | -84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 739 L | -399 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 1,546 L | 11 |
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 |