Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@7800 188 Nm@6200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 167 kW@5600 306 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,321 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 64 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 1,016 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 965 mm | -86 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 340 L | 949 L | -609 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 | 1,934 L | 11 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |