BMW M2 vs. Honda Civic

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M2 and Honda Civic 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 BMW M2 and the Honda Civic.

When comparing the BMW M2's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the BMW M2 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW M2's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the BMW M2.

Pricing: A used 2020 BMW M2 ranges from $45,997 to $94,511 while a used 2020 Honda Civic is priced between $18,493 to $27,487.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M2 loses 38.4 percent of its value and the Honda Civic loses 23.4 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 15 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW M2.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW M2 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 9.4 out of 10. This results in the BMW M2 being ranked 24 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Honda Civic being ranked 1 out of 43 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW M2 is 6.8 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW M2.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M2’s base engine makes 405 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 158 horsepower. The M2 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 343 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. This gives the Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW M2. The M2 uses premium unleaded, and the Civic uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room and rear leg room. The BMW M2, a sports car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and 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.