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Hyundai Sonata (2011) vs. Honda Civic (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Honda Civic specs.

2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Hyundai Sonata Honda Civic  
Engine 2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
166 hp@6000
154 lb-ft@4250
1.5L I4 Hybrid
OHC-2v
110 hp@5500
127 lb-ft@1000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 105.1 in 4.9 in
Length 189.8 in 177.3 in 12.5 in
Width 72.2 in 69.0 in 3.2 in
Height 57.9 in 56.5 in 1.4 in
Curb Weight 3457 lb. 2864 lb. 593 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.0 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 56.6 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 50.5 in 4.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 42.0 in 3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.1 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.7 in 53.3 in 3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.9 in 51.4 in 3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 36.2 in -1.6 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 1.9 in
Cargo Volume 16.4 ft3 12.5 ft3 3.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Civic

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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