Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Toyota Camry | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 189.2 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 71.1 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2904 lb. | 3680 lb. | -776 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.8 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.6 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.9 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 53.9 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.3 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review |