Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.1 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 189.6 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 72.4 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 66.1 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2899 lb. | 3810 lb. | -911 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 58.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.5 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 57.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 55.0 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.1 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -20.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -58.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic.
2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |