Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.6 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 188.9 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 74.7 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 70.2 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 4612 lb. | -1700 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.4 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.0 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.4 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 54.1 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 43.3 ft3 | -31.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -73.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |