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2015 Honda Civic vs. 2016 Honda Civic

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Honda Civic and 2016 Honda Civic 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 2015 Honda Civic and the 2016 Honda Civic.

When we compare the 2015 Honda Civic's and the 2016 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2015 Honda Civic and 2016 Honda Civic have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2015 Honda Civic's and the 2016 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2015 Honda Civic.

Pricing: A used 2015 Honda Civic ranges from $9,480 to $18,326 while a used 2016 Honda Civic is priced between $11,499 to $19,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Honda Civic and the 2016 Honda Civic both lose 23.5 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10. Honda Civic is ranked 5 out of 43 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 Honda Civic’s base engine makes 143 horsepower, and the 2016 Honda Civic base engine makes 158 horsepower. Both the Civic and the Civic are rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 475 and 496 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2015 Honda Civic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2016 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$18,490

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$19,354

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,890 - $36,595

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$18,640

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$19,416

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,990 - $35,650

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$13,899

Price Range:

$9,480 - $18,326

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$12,518

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$9,253 - $22,137

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

718

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

98,384

# Good or Great Deals:

228

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$15,984

Price Range:

$11,499 - $19,999

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$13,577

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$10,035 - $24,151

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

754

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

90,404

# Good or Great Deals:

235

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Honda Civic

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

1.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.1 - 5.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

41.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Honda Civic

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

2.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

1 - 6.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

41.9%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

4.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.1 - 10.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

9.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.6 - 9.8

Honda Civic Rankings

Most Reliable Small Cars

2 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $25k

3 / 13

Best Small Cars for Teens

3 / 5

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

4 / 21

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 43

Best Family Small Cars

6 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

7 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 13

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

14 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 43

Safest Small Cars

23 / 43

Honda Civic Rankings

Most Reliable Small Cars

2 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $25k

3 / 13

Best Small Cars for Teens

3 / 5

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

4 / 21

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 43

Best Family Small Cars

6 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

7 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 13

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

14 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 43

Safest Small Cars

23 / 43

Available Body Styles

Coupe, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Coupe, Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2015 Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

2016 Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

143 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

129 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.058 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 36 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

370 / 475 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


27 / 40 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

335 / 496 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

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

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.3 inches

Cargo Space:

12.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

94.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2754 lbs

Width:

69 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

179.4 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2742 lbs

Width:

70.8 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Dyno Blue Pearl

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic / Urban Titanium Metallic

Red

Crimson Pearl

Silver

Alabaster Silver Metallic

White

Taffeta White

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Aegean Blue Metallic / Cosmic Blue Metallic

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Burgundy Night Pearl / Rallye Red

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Taffeta White

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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