Honda Civic vs. Nissan GT-R

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Nissan GT-R 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 GT-R.

When comparing the Honda Civic's and the Nissan GT-R'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 GT-R has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Nissan GT-R's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Nissan GT-R.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Civic ranges from $18,493 to $27,487 while a used 2020 Nissan GT-R is priced between $108,193 to $202,798.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 23.4 percent of its value and the Nissan GT-R loses 34.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 11.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan GT-R.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.4 out of 10 while the Nissan GT-R's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 1 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Nissan GT-R being ranked 12 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 9.1 out of 10. For the Nissan GT-R the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic an advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan GT-R.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Nissan GT-R base engine makes 565 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. The GT-R is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles. This gives the Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Nissan GT-R. The Civic uses regular unleaded, and the GT-R uses premium unleaded.

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, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan GT-R, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

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