Honda Civic vs. Honda Civic del Sol
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Honda Civic del Sol 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 del Sol.
In comparing the Honda Civic's and the Honda Civic del Sol's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Honda Civic del Sol has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Honda Civic and Honda Civic del Sol have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Honda Civic del Sol's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 1997 Honda Civic ranges from $1,000 to $5,590 while a used 1997 Honda Civic del Sol is priced between $395 to $15,439.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Honda Civic and the Honda Civic del Sol makes 106 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, while the Civic del Sol is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 385 miles. The Civic uses gasoline, and the Civic del Sol uses premium unleaded, 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:
$12,675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$13,550
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$10,945 - $16,790
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,475
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$3,686
Price Range:
$1,000 - $5,590
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$3,949
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$3,686 - $4,112
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
173,543
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,245
Price Range:
$395 - $15,439
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
161,782
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.4 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Civic del Sol 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:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic del Sol
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1 - 4.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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 / 43Honda Civic del Sol Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Civic Trim Levels
DX, EX, HX, CX, LX
Honda Civic del Sol Trim Levels
S, Si, VTEC
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 385 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 385 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
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 Ignition:
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
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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
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 Ignition:
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:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.9 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:
2271 lbs
Width:
67.1 inches
Height:
54.1 inches
Length:
175.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2302 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
49.4 inches
Length:
157.7 inches
Wheelbase:
93.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Black Currant Pearl Metallic / Granada Black Pearl Metallic / New Black Pearl Metallic
Blue
Adriatic Blue Pearl Metallic / Cyclone Blue Metallic / Super Blue Marine Pearl Metallic
Gray
Flint Gray Metallic / Grayish Blue Metallic
Green
Cypress Green Pearl Metallic / Dark Green Pearl Metallic / Orange Red Pearl Metallic / Woodland Green Pearl Metallic
Orange
Orange Pearl Metallic
Purple
Dark Amethyst Pearl Metallic
Red
Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic / Inza Red Pearl / Inza Red Pearl Metallic / Matador Red Pearl Metallic / Milano Red / New Deep Red / Red / Roma Red
Silver
Silver Stone Metallic / Vogue Silver Metallic
White
Frost White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Currant Pearl Metallic / Granada Black Pearl Metallic / New Black Pearl Metallic
Blue
Adriatic Blue Pearl Metallic / Cyclone Blue Metallic / Super Blue Marine Pearl Metallic
Gray
Flint Gray Metallic / Grayish Blue Metallic
Green
Cypress Green Pearl Metallic / Dark Green Pearl Metallic / Orange Red Pearl Metallic / Woodland Green Pearl Metallic
Orange
Orange Pearl Metallic
Purple
Dark Amethyst Pearl Metallic
Red
Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic / Inza Red Pearl / Inza Red Pearl Metallic / Matador Red Pearl Metallic / Milano Red / New Deep Red / Red / Roma Red
Silver
Silver Stone Metallic / Vogue Silver Metallic
White
Frost White