Mazda CX-5 (2020) vs. Honda Civic (2012) Specs

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2020 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Mazda CX-5	Honda Civic
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.2 in	105.1 in	1.1 in
Length	179.1 in	177.3 in	1.8 in
Width	72.5 in	69.0 in	3.5 in
Height	65.3 in	56.5 in	8.8 in
Curb Weight	3825 lb.	2906 lb.	919 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.0 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	56.6 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	50.5 in	4.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	42.0 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	37.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	53.3 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.3 in	51.4 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.6 in	36.2 in	3.4 in
Total Legroom	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.9 ft³	12.5 ft³	18.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	59.6 ft³	12.5 ft³	47.1 ft³

2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review

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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

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