Toyota Highlander (2012) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs

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2012 Toyota Highlander and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2012	2016
Model	Toyota Highlander	Honda Civic
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	106.3 in	3.5 in
Length	188.4 in	182.3 in	6.1 in
Width	75.2 in	70.8 in	4.4 in
Height	68.1 in	55.7 in	12.4 in
Curb Weight	4045 lb.	2899 lb.	1146 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	12.4 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.3 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	57.0 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	53.7 in	3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	42.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	37.1 in	3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	55.0 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	47.3 in	9.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.4 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	31 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	15.1 ft³	-4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	15.1	27.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	15.1 ft³	80.3 ft³

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

2016 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

2016 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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