Honda Civic (2012) vs. Volvo S80 (2009) Specs

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2012 Honda Civic and 2009 Volvo S80 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Honda Civic	Volvo S80
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	111.6 in	-6.5 in
Length	177.3 in	191.0 in	-13.7 in
Width	69.0 in	73.3 in	-4.3 in
Height	56.5 in	58.8 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	2906 lb.	4016 lb.	-1110 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	37.8 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	57.4 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.5 in	54.8 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.9 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	56.3 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	54.7 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	35.0 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.3 in
Cargo Volume	12.5 ft³	14.9 ft³	-2.4 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

2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review

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