2020 Honda Civic EX-L vs. Touring
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Honda Civic EX-L and 2020 Honda Civic Touring 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 2020 Honda Civic EX-L and the 2020 Honda Civic Touring.
When we compare the 2020 Honda Civic EX-L's and the 2020 Honda Civic Touring's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Honda Civic EX-L has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2020 Honda Civic Touring has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and resale value. The 2020 Honda Civic EX-L and 2020 Honda Civic Touring have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Honda Civic EX-L's and the 2020 Honda Civic Touring's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Civic EX-L ranges from $18,386 to $25,538 while a used 2020 Honda Civic Touring is priced between $17,284 to $25,430.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Honda Civic EX-L loses 28.3 percent of its value and the 2020 Honda Civic Touring loses 26.5 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Honda Civic Touring retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Honda Civic EX-L.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.1 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Civic.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Honda Civic EX-L and the 2020 Honda Civic Touring makes 174 horsepower. The EX-L is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The Touring is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. This gives the 2020 Honda Civic EX-L the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Honda Civic Touring. 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:
25450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
20870
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14995 - 28595
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
20870
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14995 - 28595
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22568
Price Range:
18386 - 25538
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
18391
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
11443 - 26559
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
75
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63439
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22905
Price Range:
17284 - 25430
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
18391
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
11443 - 26559
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60769
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 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 2020 Honda Civic EX-L
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
3.8 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.299
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Honda Civic Touring
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
3.8 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.432
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.531148095856105
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 13.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.531148095856105
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 13.5
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 19Honda Civic Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX, LX, Sport, Sport Touring, Type R Touring
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX, LX, Si, Si w/Summer Tires, Sport
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:
5 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:
174 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
174 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
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 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 496 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):
30 / 37 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
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
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
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
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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:
Standard
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
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:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
25.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.5 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:
2961 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
177.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2937 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
177.3 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:
215/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/40R18
