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 |
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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 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |