Hyundai Elantra (2007) vs. Honda Civic (2006) Specs

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2007 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2007	2006
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Honda Civic
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	106.3 in	-2 in
Length	177.4 in	176.7 in	0.7 in
Width	69.9 in	69.0 in	0.9 in
Height	58.3 in	56.5 in	1.8 in
Curb Weight	2723 lb.	2628 lb.	95 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.4 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in	53.7 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	51.9 in	2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	42.2 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.4 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	52.4 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	51.0 in	3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	34.6 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume	14.2 ft³	12.0 ft³	2.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Elantra

2007 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2008	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of leg room, even for a full size adult. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fits four rugby players comfortably. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I find it to be very comfortable. The back seat lacks leg room for three people to fit comfortably. If an adult is in the front then the person behind has little leg room. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2006	0	I think the car is pretty comfortable for an average person. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2007 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Honda Civic

2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	great support. the sides basically hold you - which is important because the car can generate serious g-forces going around corners see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Frankly, the best seats I have sat in outside of a couple BMW Ms. Supportive, well bolstered with good lateral support. Also good support for the lower back for long drives. see full Honda Civic review
2007	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	very comfortable to drive see full Honda Civic review
2006	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Perfect fit for me! Very comfortable see full Honda Civic review
2006	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	I fit pretty nicely in the civic without completing eliminating the backseat behind me. see full Honda Civic review
2005	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I have driven for as long as 12 hours in one sitting behind the wheel (only getting out for gas) and it felt fine. It is a firmer seat then some luxury cars, but for the economy level cars, it is a great seat. see full Honda Civic review

2006 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Seat needs an adjustable lumber support. see full Honda Civic review
2007	2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	back seat? maybe for a child on a short trip. see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Active headrest was and is too far forward for comfort. This casues headaches for some people - incldung my wife. see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	All cars sold in northern climes should have heated seats at least optional. see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Not comfortable for tall people in the rear seat. see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Rear seat does not fold down see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	merely adequate although better than in the past see full Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	merely adequate, seats could have more support see full Honda Civic review
2006	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Felt less comfortable than the Prius. see full Honda Civic review
2005	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The car is tiny. Period. see full Honda Civic review

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