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Curb Weight | 2771 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 97.8 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 182.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.3 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.9 inches |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
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Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 30 mpg | ||
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Highway | 38 mpg | ||
Combined | 33 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 158 @ 6500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 138 @ 4200 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
Lots of room for passengers and cargo. Excellent resale values. High marks for reliability. Three body styles. Varied trim and engine choices.
Performance trims can cost a pretty penny. Lacking an all-wheel-drive option. Some may find the styling a bit frenetic.
![]() Used 2020 Honda Civic LX Sedan 4D | ![]() New 2026 Honda Civic | ![]() Used 2020 Toyota Corolla | ![]() Used 2020 Volkswagen Jetta | ||
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| Price | $17,100 | $25,890 | $17,450 | $13,700 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 30/Hwy 38/Comb 33 MPG | City 32/Hwy 41/Comb 36 MPG | City 31/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG | City 30/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | $49,554 | N/A | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 158 @ 6500 RPM | 150 @ 6400 RPM | 169 @ 6600 RPM | 147 @ 5000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |