Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 100.0 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 168.4 in | 6.4 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 71.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 58.5 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 2877 lb. | 3012 lb. | -135 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 49.0 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 0.0 in | 49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 31.4 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.5 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -18.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle.