2022 Honda Civic LX vs. Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Honda Civic LX and 2022 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 2022 Honda Civic LX and the 2022 Honda Civic Sport.
When comparing the 2022 Honda Civic LX's and the 2022 Honda Civic Sport's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic LX has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Honda Civic LX and 2022 Honda Civic Sport have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Honda Civic LX's and the 2022 Honda Civic Sport's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic LX is a better car than the 2022 Honda Civic Sport.
Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Civic LX ranges from $19,429 to $25,075 while a used 2022 Honda Civic Sport is priced between $21,399 to $26,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2022 Honda Civic LX and the 2022 Honda Civic Sport both lose 23.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10. Honda Civic is ranked 5 out of 43 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2022 Honda Civic LX and the 2022 Honda Civic Sport makes 158 horsepower.
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:
$22,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$24,033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,645 - $44,090
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$24,033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,645 - $44,090
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,303
Price Range:
$19,429 - $25,075
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$24,727
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,285 - $43,006
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
215
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
38,938
# Good or Great Deals:
60
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,185
Price Range:
$21,399 - $26,997
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$24,727
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,285 - $43,006
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,608
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,608
# Good or Great Deals:
424
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Honda Civic LX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
8.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
42.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Honda Civic Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
8.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
42.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.4 - 12.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
12.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.4 - 12.6
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
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7 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
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7 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
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
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 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):
31 / 40 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
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
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
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
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
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:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 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:
99.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 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:
99.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2877 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:
2935 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Aegean Blue Metallic
Gray
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Red
Rallye Red
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
