Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
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 | 104.3 in | 91.7 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 157.3 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 67.7 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 49.0 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2877 lb. | 2542 lb. | 335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 37.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.2 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 50.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.1 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 0.0 in | 49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 0.0 in | 30.3 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 29.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 6.2 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 |
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | 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 |
2013 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 |