Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Honda Civic | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 176.7 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.0 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 56.5 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 2628 lb. | 738 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -13.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 51.9 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 52.4 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 51.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 34.6 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 12.0 ft3 | -12 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review |