Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.0 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 155.5 in | 21.2 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 66.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.1 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2628 lb. | 2306 lb. | 322 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.8 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 50.9 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.2 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 46.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -15 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |