Pontiac Sunfire vs. Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Pontiac Sunfire and Honda Civic 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 Pontiac Sunfire and the Honda Civic.
When comparing the Pontiac Sunfire's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Pontiac Sunfire has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Pontiac Sunfire's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Pontiac Sunfire’s base engine makes 140 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 115 horsepower. The Sunfire is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles.This gives the Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Pontiac Sunfire the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
11460
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14175
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
15745
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
13480 - 19835
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5432
Price Range:
2651 - 8972
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
5250
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
4182 - 7969
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
156511
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Pontiac Sunfire Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Pontiac Sunfire
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9744619084165265
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.558892647675833
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.6 - 16.6
Pontiac Sunfire Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Civic Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
Pontiac Sunfire Trim Levels
Base, Special Value
Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
110 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
351 / 442 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2771 lbs
Width:
68.4 inches
Height:
53 inches
Length:
182 inches
Wheelbase:
104.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2456 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
175.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/70R14
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sedona Beige Metallic
Blue
Electric Blue Metallic / Steel Blue Metallic
Red
Sport Red Metallic / Victory Red
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
Black
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Blue
Fiji Blue Pearl
Red
Rallye Red
Silver
Satin Silver Metallic
Black
Nighthawk Black Pearl
White
Taffeta White
Interior Colors
Brown
Taupe
Gray
Graphite
Black
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
White
Ivory
