Honda Civic vs. Nissan 370Z

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z.

When we compare the Honda Civic's and the Nissan 370Z's specifications and ratings, 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, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Nissan 370Z has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Nissan 370Z's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Nissan 370Z.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Civic ranges from $17,095 to $26,998 while a used 2020 Nissan 370Z is priced between $22,139 to $42,439.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 26.5 percent of its value and the Nissan 370Z loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan 370Z.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.6 out of 10 while the Nissan 370Z's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 6 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Nissan 370Z being ranked 4 out of 14 Best Sports Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.3 out of 10. For the Nissan 370Z the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan 370Z.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Nissan 370Z base engine makes 332 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. The 370Z is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles.This gives the Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan 370Z the advantage in maximum range. The Civic uses regular unleaded, and the 370Z uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and cargo space. The Nissan 370Z, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The Honda Civic and Nissan 370Z are comparable in regards to front head room.

Safety Ratings: The Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.