A Comprehensive Guide On Features, Specs, And Pricing

The crossover SUV dominates the automotive market, both new and used. Buyers prefer being higher off the ground and enjoy the added utility of a crossover or SUV. In the last few years, there has been some doubt as to whether sedans, particularly small sedans, will have a place in the modern automotive landscape. The Toyota Corolla notwithstanding, the Honda Civic has boldly proclaimed its relevance with its eleventh generation, which launched back in 2022.

Unlike Toyota, which opted for an adventurous redesign with the most recent iteration of the Corolla, Honda decided to be a bit more conservative with the Civic’s styling. The result is an elegant yet inoffensive shape that should age well over the long term. The Civic Si and Civic Type R are not included in this guide as they occupy a decidedly different space in the market and are bordering on being different models. That said, should you venture behind the wheel of a more commuter-oriented Honda Civic, it’s not hard to see how the Type R and base Civic exist on the same platform.

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What’s New For 2024?

The current generation of Honda Civic debuted for the 2022 model year, bringing major changes and improvements over the previous generation. For 2024, the Civic lineup has continued largely unchanged from the previous year, aside from a small price increase.

It is worth noting, however, that Honda has announced the arrival of the Civic Hybrid for 2025. The Civic had a hybrid variant spanning three generations between 2003 and 2015. In 2019, Honda introduced the third-generation Insight based on the tenth-generation Civic platform, but that was discontinued after the 2022 model year, so if you’re in the market for a hybrid, you’ll need to hold off one more year.

2024 Highlights

• Honda Sensing safety suite
• 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 16- to 18-inch alloy wheel designs
• LED head- and taillights
• Automatic climate control
• Multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Engine Specifications And Performance

Honda offers two distinct engine options on the Civic, which are trim-level specific. If you opt for the base LX or Sport trims, you’ll find a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder that makes 158 horsepower. Though it’s down 11 horsepower from the 2.0-liter in the 2024 Toyota Corolla and hits 60 mph in about a second slower, it’s got enough punch to avoid panic attacks when merging onto the highway. Ultimately, if you want speed, the EX and Touring trims will likely be worth the jump in price. In return for $3,000 over the base LX, Honda offers a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that produces 180 horsepower and 177 pound-feet.

A 7.4-second blast to 60 mph doesn’t seem fast, and quite frankly, it isn’t. However, with peak torque between 1700 and 4500 rpm, the 1.5-liter equipped Civic sedan packs a lot of grunt in the mid-range, where such grunt is most usable on the daily commute. Behind the wheel, this translates to the car feeling like it has more power on tap than it does…at least until the power dies off at the top end.

Performance Specifications

Interior Technology And Comfort

Best Interior Features Of The 2024 Honda Civic Sedan

• 7.0-inch (optional 9.0-inch) infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• Optional Bose Premium 12 speaker sound system
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Adaptive cruise control
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel (except LX)
• Available heated front seats
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

The interior of the Civic is a highlight. The Civic is cheap, so plenty of plastic is used, though, it’s not excessive to the point that it feels like an economy car from the 90s. The heating and air conditioning vents sit behind a distinct mesh strip that flows uninterrupted from one end of the dash to the other. Though this design element has since found its way into other Honda products, it was first introduced in the Civic in 2022.

Comfort in the Civic sedan is largely down to the seats. Though only the touring trim gets leather seats, the cloth seats on the bottom three trims still give the impression of quality. All trims, except the LX, also get a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, which adds to the high-quality feel of the interior overall.

Technology

Unlike some other manufacturers, Honda has listened to its customers regarding infotainment. In the mid-2010s, Honda decided to go with a volume slider and ditch some of the physical controls. This was not received particularly well, and by 2019, Honda began to reintegrate physical controls. In the spirit of safety and convenience, the 2024 Civic continues the trend with physical buttons for volume, the home screen, and climate control functions.

Not only are buttons a welcome touch, but the native infotainment system is intuitive. Navigating through menus is quite simple; the important stuff is front and center. Even the gauge cluster screen displays useful information and can be controlled using buttons on the steering wheel. If simplicity and physical controls are your thing, the Civic should be a breeze to live with.

Interior Dimensions

Safety And Reliability

The Civic sedan gets excellent marks from the NHTSA for safety. The 3,000 pound sedan earns five stars for overall side and rollover as well as four stars for overall front rating. In 2022, its first year in production, the eleventh-generation Civic earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick. There is one recall for an incorrectly installed steering rack that can result in tire damage and potential injury. Thankfully, though early iterations of the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine suffered from oil dilution problems, these issues do not appear to impact the Civic model line. J.D. Power gives the Civic an 82/100 for projected reliability.

Driver Assistance Features

All 2024 Civics come standard with the Honda Sensing Suite. This includes Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, and some other nice features like auto high beams. Both the EX and Touring trims come standard with Blind Spot Monitoring and if you spring for the Touring, you’ll get the Rear Cross Traffic Monitor and parking sensors in the front and rear.

• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Lane Departure Warning
• Road Departure Mitigation System

IIHS Crash Testing

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

• Recalls (NHTSA): 1
• NHTSA Investigations: 0
• NHTSA Consumer Complaints: The 2024 Honda Civic Sedan has 15 complaints, nearly all of which are about what drivers call “sticky steering.” Though this has been reported to happen when Lane Keeping Assist is off, most owners have reported this issue at highway speeds with the safety systems on. The wheel will become hard to move and suddenly very easy to move, causing drivers to swerve due to the change in resistance. Nearly all complaints report this particular steering issue, but one references moisture on the brakes, and another found evidence of oil on the engine cover.
• Awards:2022 IIHS Top Safety Pick

Warranties

Honda offers an industry standard 3 year or 36,000 mile limited warranty and a powertrain limited warranty with 5 years or 60,000 miles of coverage. Honda also offers a maintenance program that covers oil changes and tire rotation for up to 2 years or 24,000 miles. The roadside assistance is only valid for 3 years or 36,000 miles, but the corrosion warranty covers 60 months with unlimited miles.

The 2024 Honda Civic Sedan Versus Its Competitors

Due to the waning interest in small sedans, many auto manufacturers have opted to exit the compact sedan market, leaving only a few remaining survivors. Perhaps the most ubiquitous small sedan besides the Civic is the Toyota Corolla. In addition to the Corolla, we’ve also decided to compare the Civic sedan against one of the top five best-selling compact sedans, the Hyundai Elantra.

How The Honda Civic Sedan Compares To The Hyundai Elantra Sedan

• 2024 Honda Civic Sedan

  Model

  Honda Civic Sedan

  Engine

  2.0-Liter | 1.5-Liter Inline-Four

  Transmission

  CVT

  Horsepower

  158 HP | 180 HP

  Torque

  138 LB-FT @ 4200 RPM | 177 LB-FT @ 1700 RPM

  Driveline

  Front-wheel drive

  Range

  409 – 446 Miles

  MSRP

  $23,950 – $30,550

  Fuel Economy

  36 MPG

• 2024 Hyundai Elantra

  Model

  Hyundai Elantra

  Engine

  2.0-liter four-cylinder or 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder

  Transmission

  CVT or 7-speed DCT

  Horsepower

  147 HP @ 6200 RPM or 201 HP @ 6000 RPM

  Torque

  132 LB-FT @ 4500 RPM or 195 LB-FT @ 1500 RPM

  Driveline

  Front-wheel drive

  Range

  384 – 446

  MSRP

  $21, 625

  Fuel Economy

  36 MPG

Hyundai has always been a budget option, even in comparison to offerings from Honda and Toyota, and that tradition carries into the 2024 model year. The Hyundai Elantra SE is priced at an impressively low $21,625 or over $2,000 more than the equivalent Honda Civic LX. Both entry-level trims offer a similar suite of safety and convenience features, and though the Civic has the Elantra beat in the power department, it’s not by much. When fitted with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder, the Civic only squeezes out 11 horsepower more than the Elantra’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder.

Fortunately, for those looking for a more powerful engine option, the Civic offers an available 180-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. That said, to get the turbocharged engine, you must opt for an EX or Touring trim. The EX trim costs $26,950, only $115 less than the Elantra Limited trim. The Civic Touring is over $30,550 compared to the Elantra N-Line, which starts at $28,465. The N-Line, fitted with a 201 horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, is the only way to get more power in the Elantra, and it’s the only way to be free from the shackles of the continuously variable transmission. For the enthusiast crowd, the Elantra N-Line offers a snappy 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which should provide a much more engaging driving experience.

The Civic and Elantra sedans offer fuel efficiency, safety, and a more powerful engine option. The Elantra handily beats the Civic with respect to price and warranty, but the Civic offers a bit more refinement and fuel efficiency.

How The Honda Civic Sedan Compares To The Toyota Corolla Sedan

• 2024 Toyota Corolla Sedan

  Model

  Toyota Corolla Sedan

  Engine

  2.0-liter four-cylinder

  Transmission

  CVT

  Horsepower

  169 HP @ 6600 RPM

  Torque

  151 LB-FT @ 4400 RPM

  Driveline

  Front-wheel drive

  Range

  449 – 462

  MSRP

  $22,050

  Fuel Economy

  35 MPG

• 2024 Honda Civic Sedan

  Model

  Honda Civic Sedan

  Engine

  2.0-Liter | 1.5-Liter Inline-Four

  Transmission

  CVT

  Horsepower

  158 HP | 180 HP

  Torque

  138 LB-FT @ 4200 RPM | 177 LB-FT @ 1700 RPM

  Driveline

  Front-wheel drive

  Range

  409 – 446 Miles

  MSRP

  $23,950 – $30,550

  Fuel Economy

  36 MPG

The age-old battle is Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla. For 2024, it’s a pretty close race. The base trim Corolla LE, like the Elantra SE, is about $2,000 less than the comparatively expensive Civic LX. Base trim to base trim, the Corolla has the edge power-wise, with 169 horsepower compared to the Civic’s 158 horsepower. However, only the Civic offers a more powerful engine, so if you’re buying a Corolla, that is something to consider.

The Corolla and Civic achieve similar fuel economy numbers, but the Civic’s 1.5-liter engine option has the edge over the Corolla. The Civic EX and Corolla XSE offer similar levels of luxury at a similar price. Still, if you’re willing to spend a touch over $30,000, the Civic’s Touring trim adds a few nice features you can’t get in the Corolla, including leather seats, an upgraded Bose stereo, and a 9″ infotainment screen.

How Much Does A 2024 Honda Civic Sedan Cost?

The 2024 Honda Civic LX starts at $23,950, so if you want a safe, efficient, and comfortable commuter for under $25,000, this is a great option. The Sport is $25,550, but quite frankly, if you’re looking at the Sport, the $1,400 jump to the EX is more than worthwhile. With that extra $1,400, you get the more powerful engine, heated seats, and blind spot monitoring. The $3,600 jump from the EX to the Touring is a bit harder to justify, but it offers some additional comfort and safety features that get you pretty darn close to Acura Integra levels of quality. Honda adds a $1,095 fee for destination and handling.

Fuel Economy

The LX and the EX are the most fuel-efficient trims. Much of that is due to the smaller 215-millimeter-wide tires compared to the 235s on the Sport and Touring trims. The EX, with the 1.5-liter engine option and the smaller tires, offers the best fuel economy with 33 city, 42 highway, and 36 combined, according to EPA estimates. All Civics are equipped with a 12.4 gallon fuel tank.

GAS

(Estimated fuel costs assume an average of 15,000/year and use the national average fuel price of $3.39)

Is It Worth Buying Make Model?

The 2024 Honda Civic sedan is an excellent all-around car. It has very large backseats, fast and easy-to-use tech, top-notch safety, and an exceptionally high-quality interior. Yes, the Civic has positioned itself slightly upmarket of its competitors with a less aggressive pricing model, but you get arguably higher-quality materials in return. It can’t be stressed enough just how good the interior is, even in the lower trims. It’s not quite Audi-level, but boy is it close.

The Civic sedan doesn’t offer a manual like its hatchback counterpart, but the CVT is one of the least noticeable of the segment and pairs well with both available powertrains. The ride is better than the Corolla, and it’s hard to beat the build quality of that interior. You may be losing out on the Elantra N-Line’s performance chops and the Corolla’s unbeatable reliability, but the Civic’s fun-to-drive personality and understated design language are well worth a few extra dollars over the competition.