Honda Civic vs. Honda Civic CRX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Honda Civic CRX 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 Honda Civic and the Honda Civic CRX.
When we compare the Honda Civic's and the Honda Civic CRX's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Civic CRX has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Honda Civic CRX's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 70 horsepower, and the Honda Civic CRX base engine makes 62 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 363 miles. The Civic CRX is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 440 miles. This gives the Honda Civic CRX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Civic. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic and Honda Civic CRX are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
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:
7155
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
9231
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
7155 - 10815
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
9405
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
218806
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
246001
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda Civic CRX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic CRX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
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Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
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2 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 21Honda Civic CRX Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
Honda Civic CRX Trim Levels
Base, HF, Si
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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:
70 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
83 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.033 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
62 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
90 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.032 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 363 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 44 / 39
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2127 lbs
Width:
66.3 inches
Height:
52.5 inches
Length:
157.1 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
1967 lbs
Width:
65.9 inches
Height:
50.1 inches
Length:
148.5 inches
Wheelbase:
90.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Flint Black Metallic
Blue
Celestial Blue Pearl Metallic / Saxony Blue Metallic / Superior Blue Metallic
Brown
Cappucino Brown Metallic
Gray
Charcoal Granite Metallic / Pewter Gray Metallic
Green
Tahitian Green Pearl Metallic
Red
Colorado Red / Phoenix Red / Rio Red / Sonoma Red Pearl Metallic / Torino Red
White
Frost White
