Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,656 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,321 kg | 1,620 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 63 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 975 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 947 mm | -68 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,001 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 716 mm | -716 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,703 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 292 L | 48 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 968 L | -956 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 1,792 L | 11 |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.