Chevrolet Cruze vs. Honda Civic

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Cruze 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 Chevrolet Cruze and the Honda Civic.

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

Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Cruze ranges from $10,928 to $19,343 while a used 2019 Honda Civic is priced between $17,398 to $38,901.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Cruze loses 40.6 percent of its value and the Honda Civic loses 23.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 17.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Cruze.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Cruze’s base engine makes 153 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 174 horsepower. The Cruze is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles.This gives the Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Cruze the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Civic has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Cruze, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.70 out of 5 Stars.