Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 110 hp@5500 127 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 | 105.1 in | 113.9 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 177.3 in | 188.8 in | -11.5 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 76.4 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 68.2 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2864 lb. | 5135 lb. | -2271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 59.8 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 38.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 56.7 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.9 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -58.4 ft3 |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 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 |