Honda Civic (2012) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2020) Specs

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2012 Honda Civic and 2020 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Honda Civic	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	111.4 in	-6.3 in
Length	177.3 in	191.5 in	-14.2 in
Width	69.0 in	72.4 in	-3.4 in
Height	56.5 in	57.1 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	2906 lb.	3580 lb.	-674 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.4 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.4 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	57.1 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.5 in	56.1 in	-5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.2 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.1 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	55.5 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	56.1 in	-4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	38.7 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	-2.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.5 ft³	14.8 ft³	-2.3 ft³

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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

2012 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

2012 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

2020 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2019	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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