Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Honda Civic
In comparing the Mitsubishi Mirage's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, 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. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mitsubishi Mirage's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Mitsubishi Mirage.
Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Honda Civic Pricing
A used 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage ranges from $15,500 to $23,784 while a used 2024 Honda Civic is priced between $23,299 to $32,651. For a new model, the Mitsubishi Mirage's price is between $16,910 and $22,347, with the Honda Civic priced between $26,044 and $32,998.
Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Honda Civic Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mitsubishi Mirage loses 41.3 percent of its value and the Honda Civic loses 36 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.
Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Honda Civic Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage is 7.9 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Mitsubishi Mirage being ranked 9 out of 28 Best Hatchbacks and the Honda Civic being ranked 2 out of 28. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Mitsubishi Mirage is ranked 20 and the Honda Civic is ranked 6.
Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Honda Civic Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage is 7.9 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 8.3 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 Mitsubishi Mirage’s base engine makes 78 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 158 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:
16910 - 22347
Used Asking Price:
15500 - 23784
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.412887
Pricing
New Asking Price:
26044 - 32998
Used Asking Price:
23299 - 32651
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359652
Mitsubishi Mirage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.902446 / 10
Reliability:
7.907337 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.574731 / 10
Reliability:
8.324194 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mitsubishi Mirage Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
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2 out of / 24Ranking
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6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
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12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 28Ranking
42 out of / 43Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels
Black Edition, ES, LE, Ralliart, SE
Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport, Sport Touring, Type R, EX, Si, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
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
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
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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
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
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
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 4.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
165/65R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
215/55R16