2019 Subaru BRZ vs. 2019 Honda Civic
When comparing the 2019 Subaru BRZ's and the 2019 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Subaru BRZ has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2019 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Subaru BRZ's and the 2019 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2019 Subaru BRZ.
2019 Subaru BRZ vs. 2019 Honda Civic Pricing
A used 2019 Subaru BRZ ranges from $23,631 to $30,997 while a used 2019 Honda Civic is priced between $17,894 to $27,847.
2019 Subaru BRZ vs. 2019 Honda Civic Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Subaru BRZ loses 28.1 percent of its value and the 2019 Honda Civic loses 31 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Subaru BRZ retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Honda Civic.
2019 Subaru BRZ vs. 2019 Honda Civic Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru BRZ is 7.8 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 9.4 out of 10. This results in the Subaru BRZ being ranked 4 out of 11 Best Coupes and the Honda Civic being ranked 1 out of 11.
2019 Subaru BRZ vs. 2019 Honda Civic Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru BRZ is 7.9 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic an advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru BRZ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2019 Subaru BRZ’s base engine makes 205 horsepower, and the 2019 Honda Civic base engine makes 158 horsepower. The BRZ is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 383 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. This gives the 2019 Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Subaru BRZ. The BRZ uses premium unleaded, and the Civic uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2019 Honda Civic, a compact car, 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 2019 Subaru BRZ, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2019 Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
23631 - 30997
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.280949
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
17894 - 27847
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.310074
Subaru BRZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.75 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.374731 / 10
Reliability:
9.024194 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru BRZ Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
13 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 15Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
37 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Subaru BRZ Trim Levels
Limited, Premium, Series.Gray
2019 Honda Civic Trim Levels
Si w/Summer Tires, Sport, Touring, EX, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Sport Touring, Type R Touring, EX-L, Si
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):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
205 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
156 foot-lbs @ 6400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
277 / 383 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
360-Degree 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 Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2789 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
52 inches
Length:
166.7 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R16