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Honda Civic (2006) vs. Toyota Prius (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Honda Civic and 2008 Toyota Prius specs.

2006 Honda Civic and 2008 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Honda Civic Toyota Prius  
Engine 1.3L I4 Hybrid
OHC-2v
110 hp@6000
123 lb-ft@1000
1.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
76 hp@5000
82 lb-ft@4200
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 0 in
Length 176.7 in 175.0 in 1.7 in
Width 69.0 in 67.9 in 1.1 in
Height 56.5 in 58.1 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 2904 lb. 2890 lb. 14 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 11.9 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.7 in 55.3 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.9 in 51.0 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.9 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 37.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.4 in 53.0 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 51.6 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 38.6 in -4 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 80.5 in (over 2 rows) -3.7 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 14.4 ft3 -2.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Civic

2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
great support. the sides basically hold you - which is important because the car can generate serious g-forces going around corners see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Frankly, the best seats I have sat in outside of a couple BMW Ms. Supportive, well bolstered with good lateral support. Also good support for the lower back for long drives. see full Honda Civic review
2007 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable to drive see full Honda Civic review
2006 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Perfect fit for me! Very comfortable see full Honda Civic review
2006 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I fit pretty nicely in the civic without completing eliminating the backseat behind me. see full Honda Civic review
2005 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I have driven for as long as 12 hours in one sitting behind the wheel (only getting out for gas) and it felt fine. It is a firmer seat then some luxury cars, but for the economy level cars, it is a great seat. see full Honda Civic review
2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Seat needs an adjustable lumber support. see full Honda Civic review
2007 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
back seat? maybe for a child on a short trip. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Active headrest was and is too far forward for comfort. This casues headaches for some people - incldung my wife. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
All cars sold in northern climes should have heated seats at least optional. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Not comfortable for tall people in the rear seat. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Rear seat does not fold down see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
merely adequate although better than in the past see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
merely adequate, seats could have more support see full Honda Civic review
2006 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Felt less comfortable than the Prius. see full Honda Civic review
2005 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The car is tiny. Period. see full Honda Civic review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Prius

2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Excellent for tall, long legged people - even more leg room than a Cadillac, which appears larger. My children love it! Also plenty of head room for tall people. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
More room than other cars this size. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Do a lot of driving, it will provide required comfort. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It will work well for passagers see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Comparable to Camry rear seat room see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Fold down seats and rear hatch entrance to place long cargo easily in space. HondaCivic did not have trunk access to rear seats. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Seat needs more lower back support for distance driving. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
If you are much over 5 foot 10 inches tall, the drivers seat might get a little tight. Not much leg support either as the bottom cushion is very short. I hear the 2010 redesign helped with this. Since I use this car for not much more than an hour commute, I tolerate the seat as the rest of the car is so darn good. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
 
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