Subaru Outback (2012) vs. Honda Civic (2017) Specs

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2012 Subaru Outback and 2017 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Subaru Outback	Honda Civic
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	106.3 in	1.6 in
Length	188.2 in	177.9 in	10.3 in
Width	71.7 in	70.8 in	0.9 in
Height	65.7 in	56.5 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	3389 lb.	2815 lb.	574 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	12.4 gal.	6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	39.3 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	57.0 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	42.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.4 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	55.0 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	48.8 in	-48.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.0 in	1.8 in
Total Legroom	80.8 in (over 2 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.3 ft³	25.7 ft³	8.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.3 ft³	46.2 ft³	25.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Outback

2012 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I am a big guy. 5'10 and about 290 lbs. This car is very comfortable for me. I can reach the controls nicely, love the heated leather seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	0 see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	I have found our 2012 Outback to be very comfortable for long drives. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment to accommodate my frame. Legroom is outstanding. My wife got so spoiled with the heated seats in our 99 Outback Limited that she balks at cars without. So our 2010 and now the 2012 have had the heated seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Rear seat comfort is excellent even for very tall teenagers and 20 somethings. The redesign of the Outback in 2010 noticeably improved rear seat space. One note when flipping down the back seats. Make sure your head is out of the way when you lift the release lever. The seat back springs forward quickly. The angle of the rear seat can also be reclined for additional comfort. The fold down center cup holder is a nice touch. The seating position is high so visibility is great. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Very comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Civic

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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