Honda Civic

A redesigned eighth-generation version of Honda's smallest model went on sale for the 2006 model year. Honda calls it the most-changed Civic since the model was introduced to the U.S. market in 1973.

Five distinct models are available: Civic sedan and coupe, Civic Si sedan and coupe and Civic Hybrid sedan. In addition, approved Honda dealers in California and New York carry a Civic GX that is powered by natural gas. Powertrain choices include a high-performance 197-hp four-cylinder engine in Civic Si models and a gasoline/electric powertrain in the Civic Hybrid.

Honda promotes the Civic's safety features, including its Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure that improves vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility and collision energy management. All models have side-impact and side curtain airbags, active front-seat head restraints and antilock brakes. Three Civic trim levels are available for the regular sedan and coupe: DX, LX and EX.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the average compact coupe to the dealership as the Honda Civic. As far as gas mileage, the Honda Civic beats the typical compact coupe. The Honda Civic won't save you much money at the pump compared to the average compact coupe. Regarding MSRP, the Honda Civic costs substantially more than the typical compact coupe.

Utility
The Civic and the typical compact coupe can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the typical compact coupe for a fill-up more often than the Honda Civic because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical compact coupe offers a bit more head room than the Honda Civic, there really isn't much of a difference. The Honda Civic provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average compact coupe does.

Dimensions
The average compact coupe is a little more ponderous than the Civic. The average compact coupe's tank is about the same size as the Honda Civic's, though the Civic's is a bit more capacious. The Honda Civic and the average compact coupe compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The Civic and the average compact coupe have about similar tires. With their comparable turning circles, the average compact coupe and the Honda Civic quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Civic's engine is substantially smaller than the typical compact coupe's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the typical compact coupe is significantly more powerful than the Honda Civic.

Overview
Although the basic warranty that comes with the Honda Civic is a little longer than the average compact coupe's, the difference isn't too marked.

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