Honda Civic (2012) vs. Nissan Sentra (2017) Specs

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2012 Honda Civic and 2017 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Honda Civic	Nissan Sentra
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	106.3 in	-1.2 in
Length	177.3 in	182.1 in	-4.8 in
Width	69.0 in	69.3 in	-0.3 in
Height	56.5 in	58.9 in	-2.4 in
Curb Weight	2906 lb.	3009 lb.	-103 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	54.7 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.5 in	50.9 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.5 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	36.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	53.9 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	50.1 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	37.4 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-1.7 in
Cargo Volume	12.5 ft³	15.1 ft³	-2.6 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

2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review

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