2020 Honda Civic Si vs. Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Honda Civic Si and 2020 Honda Civic Sport 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 Si and the 2020 Honda Civic Sport.
When comparing the 2020 Honda Civic Si's and the 2020 Honda Civic Sport's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Honda Civic Si has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2020 Honda Civic Sport has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Honda Civic Si and 2020 Honda Civic Sport have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2020 Honda Civic Si's and the 2020 Honda Civic Sport's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Honda Civic Si is a better car than the 2020 Honda Civic Sport.
Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Civic Si ranges from $18,325 to $27,950 while a used 2020 Honda Civic Sport is priced between $16,898 to $25,900.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Honda Civic Si and the 2020 Honda Civic Sport 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 2020 Honda Civic Si’s base engine makes 205 horsepower, and the 2020 Honda Civic Sport base engine makes 158 horsepower. The Si is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The Sport is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. This gives the 2020 Honda Civic Si the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Honda Civic Sport. The Si uses premium unleaded, and the Sport uses 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:
25200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
20870
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14995 - 28595
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
20870
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14995 - 28595
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23507
Price Range:
18325 - 27950
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
18391
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
11443 - 26559
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
133
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77021
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21073
Price Range:
16898 - 25900
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
18391
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
11443 - 26559
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
429
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78555
# Good or Great Deals:
158
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 2020 Honda Civic Si
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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Honda Civic Sport
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
Not yet available
Honda Civic Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX, LX, Si w/Summer Tires, Sport, Touring
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX, LX, Si, Si w/Summer Tires, 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:
205 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 36 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 446 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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 / 35 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
310 / 434 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
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
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
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
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
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
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
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
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:
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
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:
88.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2889 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
54.7 inches
Length:
177.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2826 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/40R18
