Honda CR-V EX-L vs. Honda Civic Touring
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda CR-V EX-L and Honda Civic Touring 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 CR-V EX-L and the Honda Civic Touring.
When we compare the Honda CR-V EX-L's and the Honda Civic Touring's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V EX-L has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Civic Touring has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Honda CR-V EX-L's and the Honda Civic Touring's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic Touring is a better car than the Honda CR-V EX-L.
Pricing: A used 2024 Honda CR-V EX-L ranges from $30,494 to $36,987 while a used 2024 Honda Civic Touring is priced between $24,987 to $31,095. For a new model, the Honda CR-V EX-L's price is between $36,014 and $37,965, with the Honda Civic Touring priced between $29,539 and $32,100.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda CR-V EX-L loses 34.5 percent of its value and the Honda Civic Touring loses 27.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic Touring retains 6.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda CR-V EX-L.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda CR-V is 8.7 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Honda CR-V being ranked 1 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and the Honda Civic being ranked 4 out of 29 Best Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda CR-V is 8.2 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Honda CR-V a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Civic.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda CR-V EX-L’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the Honda Civic Touring base engine makes 180 horsepower. The EX-L is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The Touring is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles.This gives the Honda Civic Touring the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Honda CR-V EX-L the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda CR-V EX-L, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Honda Civic Touring, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda CR-V EX-L and the Honda Civic Touring have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Honda CR-V EX-L and the Honda Civic Touring have the same Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
36014 - 37965
Starting MSRP:
34660
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27882
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23860 - 30300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
29539 - 32100
Starting MSRP:
30550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
26555
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
17795 - 45665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33870
Price Range:
30494 - 36987
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
28186
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23350 - 32995
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1286
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27637
# Good or Great Deals:
123
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28122
Price Range:
24987 - 31095
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
26717
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
15053 - 44102
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
226
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27581
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-V EX-L
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
8.6 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.363
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic Touring
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
7.8 - 15.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.334
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.091626711344741
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 16.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
22.616243862450432
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.6 - 22.6
Honda CR-V Rankings
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1 out of / 66Ranking
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4 out of / 19Ranking
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9 out of / 19Ranking
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14 out of / 66Ranking
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18 out of / 66Ranking
28 out of / 66Ranking
29 out of / 54Ranking
35 out of / 66Ranking
40 out of / 66Ranking
41 out of / 66Ranking
43 out of / 66Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
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9 out of / 19Ranking
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15 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda CR-V Trim Levels
EX, LX
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX, LX, Si, Sport
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
179 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 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):
31 / 38 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 471 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
39.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
142.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 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:
14.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
96.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3525 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3077 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/40R18
