Lexus RX (2012) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs

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2012 Lexus RX and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Lexus RX	Honda Civic
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	106.3 in	1.6 in
Length	187.8 in	182.3 in	5.5 in
Width	74.2 in	70.8 in	3.4 in
Height	66.3 in	55.7 in	10.6 in
Curb Weight	4178 lb.	2899 lb.	1279 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	12.4 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	39.3 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	57.0 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	53.7 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	42.3 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	55.0 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	47.3 in	7.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	37.4 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	40.0 ft³	15.1 ft³	24.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.3 ft³	15.1 ft³	65.2 ft³

2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review

2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX.

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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