2022 Honda Civic EX vs. EX-L

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Honda Civic EX and 2022 Honda Civic EX-L 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 2022 Honda Civic EX and the 2022 Honda Civic EX-L.

When we compare the 2022 Honda Civic EX's and the 2022 Honda Civic EX-L's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic EX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2022 Honda Civic EX-L has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2022 Honda Civic EX and 2022 Honda Civic EX-L have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Honda Civic EX's and the 2022 Honda Civic EX-L's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic EX is a better car than the 2022 Honda Civic EX-L.

Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Civic EX ranges from $20,488 to $26,638 while a used 2022 Honda Civic EX-L is priced between $21,576 to $27,699.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Honda Civic EX loses 27.9 percent of its value and the 2022 Honda Civic EX-L loses 28.3 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Honda Civic EX retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Honda Civic EX-L.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. Honda Civic is ranked 4 out of 31 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.1 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2022 Honda Civic EX and the 2022 Honda Civic EX-L makes 180 horsepower. The EX is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The EX-L is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 483 miles. This gives the 2022 Honda Civic EX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Honda Civic EX-L. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2022 Honda Civic EX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The 2022 Honda Civic EX-L has the advantage in the areas of cargo space.

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:

25550

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

24033

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

15645 - 44090

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

27250

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

24033

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

15645 - 44090

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

23806

Price Range:

20488 - 26638

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

22919

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

13050 - 39091

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

168

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

62478

# Good or Great Deals:

64

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

24787

Price Range:

21576 - 27699

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

22919

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

13050 - 39091

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

58

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

58919

# Good or Great Deals:

23

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:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

9.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Honda Civic EX

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

12.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

8.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

5.8 - 13.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.334

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Honda Civic EX-L

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

12.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

8.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

5.8 - 13.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.299



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

11.756607093377134

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.2 - 11.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

11.756607093377134

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.2 - 11.8

Honda Civic Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

1 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

1 / 10

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 31

Best Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Small Cars

3 / 31

Best Small Cars for the Money

3 / 21

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

3 / 13

Best Family Small Cars

4 / 31

Best Small Cars

4 / 31

Best Small Cars for Teens

5 / 7

Safest Small Cars

6 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

6 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

8 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

8 / 21

Most Comfortable Small Cars

9 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

16 / 31

Honda Civic Rankings

Best Small Cars

1 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars

1 / 31

Safest Small Cars

1 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 31

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

1 / 13

Best Small Cars for Teens

1 / 7

Best Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 3

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 3

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 31

Best Small Cars for the Money

2 / 21

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

5 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 31

Best Small Cars for Tall People

7 / 31

Most Comfortable Small Cars

8 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

12 / 21

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Honda Civic Trim Levels

LX, Si, Si w/Summer Tires, Sport, Touring

Other Honda Civic Trim Levels

LX, Sport, 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:

180 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

177 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

180 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

177 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):


33 / 42 / 36

Range (city/hwy):

409 / 521 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 / 39 / 35

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 483 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

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

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

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

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

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

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

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

Internet Radio:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.6 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:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

96.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.6 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:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

24.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3004 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

184 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3053 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

179 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

215/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/50R17

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