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Honda Civic (2012) vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda Civic and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

2012 Honda Civic and 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Honda Civic Mazda MX-5 Miata  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4400
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Convertible  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.2 in 91.7 in 11.5 in
Length 175.5 in 157.3 in 18.2 in
Width 69.0 in 67.7 in 1.3 in
Height 55.0 in 49.0 in 6 in
Curb Weight 2895 lb. 2527 lb. 368 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 12.7 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.1 in 37.4 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 53.2 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 50.6 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.1 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 34.3 in 0.0 in 34.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.2 in 0.0 in 52.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.0 in 0.0 in 49 in
Legroom, Row 2 30.8 in 0.0 in 30.8 in
Total Legroom 73 in (over 2 rows) 43.1 in (over 1 rows) 29.9 in
Cargo Volume 11.7 ft3 5.3 ft3 6.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 
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