2019 Honda Civic LX vs. EX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Honda Civic LX and 2019 Honda Civic EX 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 2019 Honda Civic LX and the 2019 Honda Civic EX.
When we compare the 2019 Honda Civic LX's and the 2019 Honda Civic EX's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Civic LX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2019 Honda Civic EX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2019 Honda Civic LX and 2019 Honda Civic EX have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2019 Honda Civic LX's and the 2019 Honda Civic EX's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Honda Civic LX ranges from $13,995 to $21,998 while a used 2019 Honda Civic EX is priced between $15,105 to $24,464.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 Honda Civic LX and the 2019 Honda Civic EX both lose 26.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.6 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Honda Civic LX’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the 2019 Honda Civic EX base engine makes 174 horsepower. The LX is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. The EX is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. This gives the 2019 Honda Civic EX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Honda Civic LX. 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
21340
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14795 - 40395
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
21340
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14795 - 40395
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18313
Price Range:
13995 - 21998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
17470
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
10157 - 31336
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
435
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78693
# Good or Great Deals:
156
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19677
Price Range:
15105 - 24464
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
17470
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
10157 - 31336
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
284
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76508
# Good or Great Deals:
104
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Honda Civic LX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.8 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.432
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Honda Civic EX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.8 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.432
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.610163732805857
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 12.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.610163732805857
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 12.6
Honda Civic Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Civic Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX, Si, Si w/Summer Tires, Sport, Touring
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
LX, Si, Si w/Summer Tires, Sport, Touring
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
174 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 471 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 40 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
11.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2752 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
176.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2889 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
176.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Aegean Blue Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Rallye Red
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Yellow
Tonic Yellow Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
