Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Honda Civic | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 198 kW@5600 350 Nm@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 kW@6500 400 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,506 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,610 kg | 1,429 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 47 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 942 mm | 11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,201 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 950 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 416 L | 428 L | -12 L |
2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2017 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 |
2017 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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