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Which car is the best family car?

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17%
4 votes
2007 Honda Civic
Civic Coupe DX Manual
13%
3 votes
2008 Chevrolet Aveo
Aveo 4dr Sdn LS
70%
16 votes
2009 Hyundai Sonata
Sonata 4dr Sdn I4 Man GLS
2007 Honda Civic
Civic Coupe DX Manual
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Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact Large
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
    7
Engine
Engine Order Code
  LXT  
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas 4-Cylinder Gas I4
Displacement
1.8L/110 1.6L/98 2.4L/144
Fuel System
MPFI MFI MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
140 @ 6300 103 @ 5800 175 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
128 @ 4300 107 @ 3400 168 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
  MM5  
Trans Type
5 5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.55 3.27
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.87 1.95 1.79
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.24 1.28 1.55
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.95 0.97 1.18
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73 0.76 0.97
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.31 3.33 3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.29 3.94 3.25
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
    25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
30 24 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
38 34 32
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  550  
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  85 110
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.3 6.3 7.3
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2586 2531 3292
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
    1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
    150
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut McPherson strut Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Double wishbone Torsion beam Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
  w/coil springs Double-wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
    Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.0 0.67 1.02
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
    0.63
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel   4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
    Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x - TBD - 10.1 x 0.95 11.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
    10.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes  
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
7.9 x - TBD - 7.8 x 1.38  
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
  Q98  
Rear Tire Order Code
  Q98  
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P185/60R14 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P185/60R14 P215/60R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0 14 x 5.5 16 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6.0 14 x 5.5 16 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
13.62 16 16.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.73 3 3.28
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4 33.0 35.8
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 11 17.7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 97.6 107.4
Length, Overall (in)
174.8 169.7 188.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.9 67.3 72.1
Height, Overall (in)
53.5 58.9 58.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
59.0 57.1 62.0
Tread Width, Rear (in)
60.1 56.3 61.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
    6.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.5 12.4 16.3
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
83.7 90.7 105.4
Front Head Room (in)
38.0 39.3 40.1
Front Leg Room (in)
42.6 41.3 43.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.9 53.6 57.4
Front Hip Room (in)
53.0 51.6 55.5
Second Head Room (in)
35.1 37.4 38.2
Second Leg Room (in)
30.3 35.4 37.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.1 52.8 56.9
Second Hip Room (in)
49.2 52.8 55.3
Summary
Vehicle Name
Civic Aveo Sonata
Body Style
2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan