Honda Civic (2009) vs. Nissan JUKE (2011) Specs

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2009 Honda Civic and 2011 Nissan JUKE Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Honda Civic	Nissan JUKE
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,530 mm	0 mm
Length	4,488 mm	4,125 mm	0 mm
Width	1,753 mm	1,765 mm	0 mm
Height	1,435 mm	1,570 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,321 kg	1,283 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	46 L	4 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,001 mm	980 mm	-979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,364 mm	1,361 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,318 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,072 mm	1,069 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	950 mm	932 mm	18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,331 mm	1,306 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,295 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	879 mm	815 mm	64 mm
Total Legroom	1,951 mm (over 2 rows)	1,885 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	340 L	252 L	88 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0	830 L	-818

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

2011 Nissan JUKE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	If there are leggy people in the front the room in the back goes to almost non-existant. The head room is limited for taller people as well. see full Nissan JUKE review
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The back seat is useless for adults. At 6' tall I couldn't sit in the back because my head would hit the roof. see full Nissan JUKE review
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	The front seats are great for short trips, but found them rather hard and uncomfortable for longer trips. Not usually a problem as you have to stop every two hundred miles to fill it up again. see full Nissan JUKE review

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