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2018 Honda Civic vs. 2019 Honda Civic

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Honda Civic and 2019 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 2018 Honda Civic and the 2019 Honda Civic.

When comparing the 2018 Honda Civic's and the 2019 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2018 Honda Civic and 2019 Honda Civic have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Honda Civic's and the 2019 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2019 Honda Civic.

Pricing: A used 2018 Honda Civic ranges from $13,994 to $23,602 while a used 2019 Honda Civic is priced between $15,499 to $24,096.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Honda Civic and the 2019 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 base engine of both the 2018 Honda Civic and the 2019 Honda Civic makes 158 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. This gives the 2018 Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Honda Civic. Both models use regular unleaded.

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:

$18,940

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$20,571

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$14,395 - $39,785

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$19,550

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$21,340

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$14,795 - $40,395

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,542

Price Range:

$13,994 - $23,602

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$17,195

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$9,985 - $30,573

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,181

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

78,107

# Good or Great Deals:

320

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$19,870

Price Range:

$15,499 - $24,096

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$19,292

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$11,224 - $33,439

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,519

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

67,232

# Good or Great Deals:

349

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 2018 Honda Civic

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

5.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

3.1 - 8.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

41.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Honda Civic

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

6.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

4.1 - 9.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

41.9%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

16.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

4.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.5 - 16.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

15.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

4.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.5 - 15.5

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, Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2018 Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

2019 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:

3 years / 36000 miles

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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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

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:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


28 / 40 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

347 / 496 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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):


25 / 36 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

310 / 446 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

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

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

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:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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

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:

2742 lbs

Width:

70.8 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 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:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R16

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

Aegean Blue Metallic / Cosmic Blue Metallic

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Burgundy Night Pearl / Rallye Red

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Taffeta White

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Not available

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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