Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Lincoln MKZ | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 82 kW@6000 167 Nm@1000 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 105 kW@6000 175 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,930 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,317 kg | 1,736 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 62 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 930 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 940 mm | -61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 436 L | -96 L |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |
2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Seat evaluations are highly subjective. For me, the MKZ's standard front seats are very good, but short of outstanding. Compared to the seats in the Fusion, they're more firmly contoured but have smaller side bolsters. The optional multi-contour seats might address the bolster deficit. But few people are going to drive this car in a manner that requires much lateral support. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
2014 Lincoln MKZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat headroom and knee room are borderline tight in the Ford Fusion. In the Lincoln MKZ they're tighter still. Six-foot passengers might still fit, but not comfortably. Even without sufficient space for toes beneath its front seat, the Lexus ES's rear seat is far roomier. see full Lincoln MKZ review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ.