Model Year | 2016 | 2022 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Taos | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6500 138 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 175.8 in | 6.5 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 72.5 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 64.4 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2751 lb. | 3175 lb. | -424 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.8 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.2 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 0.0 in | 47.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.9 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.1 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.1 ft3 | 65.9 ft3 | -50.8 ft3 |
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.
2022 Volkswagen Taos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2022 | Volkswagen's "bigger for Americans" strategy continues with the Taos. Even though the new crossover is the smallest VW offers in North America, its rear passengers enjoy a seat set comfortably high off the floor and plenty of room for their heads, shoulders, and legs. On their spec sheets the Kia Seltos and Chevrolet TrailBlazer offer more combined legroom, but I observed more space in the VW. The top two trim levels include rear air vents. Why, then, would someone spend a few thousand more for the Tiguan? Perhaps they occasionally need a third-row seat but don't want a crossover the size of the Atlas. The Tiguan's second-row seat isn't quite as roomy as the Taos's, but unlike the latter it can slide and recline. see full Volkswagen Taos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos.