Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 174 lb-ft@4400 |
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 | 2,621 mm | 2,540 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,519 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,753 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,397 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,362 kg | 1,366 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 55 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,001 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 942 mm | -71 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,326 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,245 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 782 mm | 798 mm | -16 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 331 L | 436 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.7 | 847 L | -835.3 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
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