Honda Civic (2016) vs. Subaru Forester (2018) Specs

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2016 Honda Civic and 2018 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
Model	Honda Civic	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	CVT	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.9 in	2.4 in
Length	182.3 in	180.9 in	1.4 in
Width	70.8 in	70.7 in	0.1 in
Height	55.7 in	66.4 in	-10.7 in
Curb Weight	2899 lb.	3653 lb.	-754 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	41.4 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	57.0 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.9 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.0 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.8 in	-2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	56.5 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.3 in	53.0 in	-5.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	38.0 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.1 ft³	34.4 ft³	-19.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.1 ft³	74.7 ft³	-59.6 ft³

2016 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

2016 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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2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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