2022 Honda Civic Sport vs. EX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Honda Civic Sport and 2022 Honda Civic EX 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 Sport and the 2022 Honda Civic EX.
When we compare the 2022 Honda Civic Sport's and the 2022 Honda Civic EX's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic Sport has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2022 Honda Civic EX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. The 2022 Honda Civic Sport and 2022 Honda Civic EX have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2022 Honda Civic Sport's and the 2022 Honda Civic EX's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic EX is a better car than the 2022 Honda Civic Sport.
Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Civic Sport ranges from $20,999 to $26,933 while a used 2022 Honda Civic EX is priced between $20,488 to $26,638.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Honda Civic Sport loses 28.3 percent of its value and the 2022 Honda Civic EX loses 27.9 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 Sport.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. Honda Civic is ranked 1 out of 29 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 2022 Honda Civic Sport’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the 2022 Honda Civic EX base engine makes 180 horsepower. The Sport is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The EX is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. This gives the 2022 Honda Civic EX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Honda Civic Sport. 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:
24750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
24033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15645 - 44090
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
24033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15645 - 44090
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24133
Price Range:
20999 - 26933
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
22919
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
13050 - 39091
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
768
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55732
# Good or Great Deals:
144
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:
161
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
54346
# Good or Great Deals:
30
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 Sport
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
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
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
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11 out of / 19Honda Civic Rankings
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15 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport Touring
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
LX, Si, Si w/Summer Tires, 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:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
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):
26 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 446 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):
33 / 42 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
409 / 521 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Roof Rack:
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 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
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
Alloy wheels:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
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
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
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:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
24.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.5 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:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2932 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
179 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
215/50R17
