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Honda Civic (2012) vs. Nissan Altima (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda Civic and 2010 Nissan Altima specs.

2012 Honda Civic and 2010 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2010  
Model Honda Civic Nissan Altima  
Engine 1.5L I4 Hybrid
OHC-2v
110 hp@5500
127 lb-ft@1000
2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
158 hp@5200
162 lb-ft@2800
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 109.3 in -4.2 in
Length 177.3 in 190.7 in -13.4 in
Width 69.0 in 70.7 in -1.7 in
Height 56.5 in 57.9 in -1.4 in
Curb Weight 2864 lb. 3370 lb. -506 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 20.0 gal. -6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 40.6 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 55.7 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.5 in 56.8 in -6.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 44.1 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 36.8 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.3 in 55.5 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 52.5 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 35.8 in 0.4 in
Total Legroom 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -1.7 in
Cargo Volume 12.5 ft3 15.3 ft3 -2.8 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Nissan Altima

2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review
2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review
 
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