Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,503 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,318 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 80 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,013 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,283 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 998 mm | -56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 874 mm | 45 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 354 L | 997 L | -643 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 | 1,860 L | 11.5 |
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 |
2010 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Roomy rear seat with easy access. see full Nissan Xterra review |