Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 176 hp@6000 172 lb-ft@4100 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6500 138 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 182.3 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 70.8 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 55.7 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2751 lb. | 704 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.0 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.9 in | 47.3 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.4 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.4 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
2018 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Toyota RAV4.
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic.