1999 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 1999 Honda Civic and 1999 Pontiac Sunfire contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 1999 Honda Civic and the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire.
In comparing the 1999 Honda Civic's and the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire's specifications and ratings, The 1999 Pontiac Sunfire has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 1999 Honda Civic and 1999 Pontiac Sunfire have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 1999 Honda Civic's and the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire's specifications and ratings, the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire is a better car than the 1999 Honda Civic.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 1999 Honda Civic’s base engine makes 106 horsepower, and the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire base engine makes 115 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 374 miles. The Sunfire is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 465 miles. This gives the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1999 Honda Civic. The Civic uses premium unleaded, regular unleaded, and the Sunfire uses gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The 1999 Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
13200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
13687
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
11065 - 16790
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
13355
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
4684
Price Range:
1964 - 7995
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
5836
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
4379 - 8446
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
158797
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Pontiac Sunfire Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1999 Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.4311110699907745
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.8 - 4.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9980605719193059
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Pontiac Sunfire Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Natural Gas
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1999 Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
1999 Pontiac Sunfire Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
135 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
297 / 374 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 465 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2339 lbs
Width:
67.1 inches
Height:
54.7 inches
Length:
175.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2670 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
54.7 inches
Length:
181.7 inches
Wheelbase:
104.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Green
Clover Green Pearl / Iced Teal Pearl
Silver
Vogue Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Green
Fern Green Metallic / Medium Green-Blue Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Arctic White
Beige
Light Taupe Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Bright Blue-Aqua Metallic
Gold
Topaz Gold Metallic
Red
Bright Red / Red-Orange Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Taupe
Gray
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