Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,359 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,305 kg | 1,146 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 48 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 950 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 0 mm | 892 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,250 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 770 mm | 0 mm | 770 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 326 L | 150 L | 176 L |
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 |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |