Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 174.1 in | 0.7 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 70.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 56.9 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2877 lb. | 3508 lb. | -631 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 41.5 in | 10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 0.0 in | 49.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 32.5 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.5 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |