Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.9 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 188.8 in | -12.1 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 76.4 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 68.2 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2904 lb. | 5135 lb. | -2231 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.8 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.7 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.9 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -58.9 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 Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |