Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Toyota Camry | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 82 kW@6000 167 Nm@1000 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 139 kW@6000 186 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,488 mm | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,317 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 960 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 973 mm | -94 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 340 L | 425 L | -85 L |
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 |