Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6500 295 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,630 mm | 4,897 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,798 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,429 kg | 1,574 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 68 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,001 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,143 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 932 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,201 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 869 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,012 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 405 L | 23 L |
2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review |
2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review |
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