Dodge Viper vs. Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Viper 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 Dodge Viper and the Honda Civic.
When comparing the Dodge Viper's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Viper 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. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Viper's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Dodge Viper.
Pricing: A used 2017 Dodge Viper ranges from $115,390 to $218,973 while a used 2017 Honda Civic is priced between $12,998 to $22,987.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Viper’s base engine makes 645 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 158 horsepower. The Viper is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 304 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. This gives the Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Viper. The Viper uses premium unleaded, and the Civic uses 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:
$87,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$20,010
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$13,995 - $35,655
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$179,725
Price Range:
$115,390 - $218,973
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,460
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,826
Price Range:
$12,998 - $22,987
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$15,337
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$8,833 - $26,195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,277
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,151
# Good or Great Deals:
549
Dodge Viper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.4 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Viper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.1 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
41%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.5 - 14.4
Dodge Viper Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Ranking
36 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Viper Trim Levels
ACR, GT, GTC, GTS, SRT
Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX-L, EX-T, LX, LX-P, Si, Si w/Summer Tires, Touring, EX, EX w/Honda Sensing, EX-L w/Navi, EX-L w/Navi w/Honda Sensing, LX w/Honda Sensing, Sport, Sport Touring, Type R Touring, EX-L w/Honda Sensing, EX-T w/Honda Sensing
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 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):
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
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:
645 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
600 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.190 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
8.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
192 / 304 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
28 / 39 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3390 lbs
Width:
76.4 inches
Height:
49.1 inches
Length:
175.7 inches
Wheelbase:
98.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2739 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
176.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P295/30ZR18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Venom Black Clear Coat
Blue
Competition Blue / GTS-R Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Gunmetal Pearl Coat
Orange
Yorange Clear Coat
Red
Adrenaline Red
Silver
Billet Clear Coat
White
Viper White Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Aegean Blue Metallic
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Rallye Red
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Green
Energy Green Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Demonic Red / Black/Sepia / Black/YOrange / TA Black/Orange
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Gray / Black/Ivory