2022 Honda Civic vs. 2022 Subaru BRZ
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Honda Civic and 2022 Subaru BRZ 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 and the 2022 Subaru BRZ.
When we compare the 2022 Honda Civic's and the 2022 Subaru BRZ's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2022 Subaru BRZ has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Honda Civic's and the 2022 Subaru BRZ's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2022 Subaru BRZ.
Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Civic ranges from $21,296 to $28,496 while a used 2022 Subaru BRZ is priced between $23,997 to $30,676.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Honda Civic loses 28.3 percent of its value and the 2022 Subaru BRZ loses 30.3 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Honda Civic retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Subaru BRZ.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10 while the Subaru BRZ's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 1 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Subaru BRZ being ranked 3 out of 14 Best Sports Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.1 out of 10. For the Subaru BRZ the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru BRZ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the 2022 Subaru BRZ base engine makes 228 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. The BRZ is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 356 miles. This gives the 2022 Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Subaru BRZ. The Civic uses regular unleaded, and the BRZ uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2022 Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The 2022 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:
23550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
24033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15645 - 44090
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
29787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 35000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24872
Price Range:
21296 - 28496
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
22919
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
13050 - 39091
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2181
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44220
# Good or Great Deals:
800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27412
Price Range:
23997 - 30676
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
31894
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
25307 - 43229
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29233
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Subaru BRZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Honda Civic
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 Subaru BRZ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
6.4 - 21.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.032
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:
4.936426061022671
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 9.1
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 37Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
16 out of / 22Subaru BRZ Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 14Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
2022 Subaru BRZ Trim Levels
Limited, Premium
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
228 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 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):
30 / 38 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 471 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
264 / 356 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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 Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
6.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2928 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:
2815 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
51.6 inches
Length:
167.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Gray
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Blue
Sapphire Blue / WR Blue Pearl
Red
Ignition Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
