Ford Edge vs. Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge and the Honda Civic.
When comparing the Ford Edge's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Ford Edge has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ford Edge's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Ford Edge.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Edge ranges from $23,192 to $39,631 while a used 2026 Honda Civic is priced between $23,820 to $32,785. For a new model, the Ford Edge's price is between $30,240 and $46,121, with the Honda Civic priced between $25,743 and $32,395.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Edge loses 56.3 percent of its value and the Honda Civic loses 27.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 28.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Edge.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Edge is 7.7 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford Edge being ranked 14 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs and the Honda Civic being ranked 4 out of 31 Best Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Edge is 7.8 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Edge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Edge’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 150 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Edge, a crossover/midsize SUV, 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: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Edge and the Honda Civic have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30240 - 46121
Starting MSRP:
38465
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
37575
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
25743 - 32395
Starting MSRP:
24595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
25166
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
22725 - 27795
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29167
Price Range:
23192 - 39631
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
40450
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
29167 - 55624
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4745
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
37878
# Good or Great Deals:
1843
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27845
Price Range:
23820 - 32785
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
27845
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
27845 - 27845
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
21840
Depreciation %:
0.56779187
Resale Value $:
16625
Residual Value %:
0.43220813
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.56778816
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.52244825 - 0.56779187
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
6983
Depreciation %:
0.28391798
Resale Value $:
17612
Residual Value %:
0.71608202
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
0.30390054
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.28391798 - 0.41895823
Ford Edge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Ford Edge
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.7 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.183
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
15.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
11.8 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.334
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.798312832749213
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 31.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Edge Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
24 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 66Ranking
25 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 31Ranking
27 out of / 66Ranking
30 out of / 31Ranking
30 out of / 31Ranking
31 out of / 66Ranking
36 out of / 66Ranking
44 out of / 66Ranking
65 out of / 66Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Edge Trim Levels
SE, SEL, ST, ST-Line, Titanium
Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
133 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.5 inches
Cargo Space:
39.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
153.1 cubic feet
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:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
113.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4126 lbs
Width:
85.8 inches
Height:
68.3 inches
Length:
188.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2875 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Atlas Blue / Stone Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Forged Green
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Blue Lagoon Pearl
Gray
Meteorite Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Red
Rallye Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
