Nissan Altima (2012) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Nissan Altima and 2016 Honda Civic specs.
2012 Nissan Altima and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications
| Model Year |
2012 |
2016 |
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| Model |
Nissan Altima |
Honda Civic |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
109.3 in |
106.3 in |
3 in |
| Length |
190.7 in |
182.3 in |
8.4 in |
| Width |
70.7 in |
70.8 in |
-0.1 in |
| Height |
57.9 in |
55.7 in |
2.2 in |
| Curb Weight |
3180 lb. |
2742 lb. |
438 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
20.0 gal. |
12.4 gal. |
7.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.6 in |
39.3 in |
1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.7 in |
57.0 in |
-1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
56.8 in |
53.7 in |
3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
44.1 in |
42.3 in |
1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
36.8 in |
37.1 in |
-0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.5 in |
55.0 in |
0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
52.5 in |
47.3 in |
5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.8 in |
37.4 in |
-1.6 in |
| Total Legroom |
79.9 in (over 2 rows) |
79.7 in (over 2 rows) |
0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume |
15.3 ft3 |
15.1 ft3 |
0.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2013 |
I'm already stuck. In just about every other way aside from fuel economy the Altima is a good, even very good car, yet an unremarkable one. Either this, or a strength must be qualified with a "but." The latter is the case with the front seats. Inspired by the "zero gravity" seats designed by NASA for ultra-long-distance travel, the Altima's buckets feel substantial and fit like a glove. BUT...also check the reasons not to buy an Altima.
Move to the back seat, and Nissan's midsize sedan has a clearer advantage. The comfortably padded rear seat cushions in both the Altima and the Fushion provide good thigh support--those in many competitors do not. The Altima's rear seat isn't quite the roomiest, but it is roomier than the Fusion's.
see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The NASA-inspired driver's seat is very comfortable and supportive, BUT its headrest juts so far forward that I had to remove it and reinsert it turned around. This severely compromises safety, but otherwise the headrest presses very uncomfortably against the back of my head. For this reason I doubt I could own an Altima. The average person, with a less vertical neck, won't have this problem. Just be sure to pay attention to this during your test drive.
see full Nissan Altima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Altima
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, I would have been happy if both the driver and passenger were electronic. The lumbar support is fantastic and the driver seats is 8-way adjustable. For tall people this car will be a great ride.
see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD |
Huge back seat for a sedan (legroom) and even three abreast is not that terrible. Big guys did not complain.
see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room.
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| 2012 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD |
Kids in the back seat love the limoesque space. I do enjoy anchor locks and the well placed seat belts. There is definitely some intelligent design and practice into everything and anything in this car.
see full Nissan Altima review |
| 2012 |
4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable.
see full Nissan Altima review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic
| 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 |
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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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