Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6500 187 Nm@4200 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 98 kW@6000 174 Nm@4200 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,630 mm | 4,539 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,798 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,248 kg | 1,245 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 50 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 986 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 945 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,201 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 922 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 348 L | 80 L |
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.
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |