Honda Civic vs. Mitsubishi Mirage
When comparing the Honda Civic's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Mitsubishi Mirage.
Honda Civic vs. Mitsubishi Mirage Pricing
A used 2024 Honda Civic ranges from $23,299 to $32,651 while a used 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is priced between $15,500 to $23,784. For a new model, the Honda Civic's price is between $26,044 and $32,998, with the Mitsubishi Mirage priced between $16,910 and $22,347.
Honda Civic vs. Mitsubishi Mirage Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 36 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Mirage loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mitsubishi Mirage.
Honda Civic vs. Mitsubishi Mirage Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.6 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Mirage's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 2 out of 28 Best Hatchbacks and the Mitsubishi Mirage being ranked 9 out of 28. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Honda Civic is ranked 6 and the Mitsubishi Mirage is ranked 20.
Honda Civic vs. Mitsubishi Mirage Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.3 out of 10. For the Mitsubishi Mirage the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Mirage.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Mirage base engine makes 78 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mitsubishi Mirage, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Civic has higher safety ratings than the Mitsubishi Mirage, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
26044 - 32998
Used Asking Price:
23299 - 32651
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359652
Pricing
New Asking Price:
16910 - 22347
Used Asking Price:
15500 - 23784
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.412887
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.574731 / 10
Reliability:
8.324194 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Mirage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.902446 / 10
Reliability:
7.907337 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda Civic Rankings
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11 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 24Mitsubishi Mirage Rankings
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1 out of / 43Ranking
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42 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport, Sport Touring, Type R, EX, Si, Touring
Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels
Black Edition, ES, LE, Ralliart, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
78 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
74 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.037 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
36 / 43 / 39
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
24.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Cargo Space:
17.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2928 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
179 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2084 lbs
Width:
65.6 inches
Height:
59.4 inches
Length:
151.4 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 4.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
165/65R14