2025 Honda Civic review
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
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Andrew Maclean
2024 Honda Civic vs 2022 Subaru WRX Comparison
Honda Civic
Subaru WRX
2024 Honda
Civic
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2022 Subaru
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV L
Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
60L - 63L
510 to 706 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional build quality
- Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
- Comfortable, quiet ride
Misses
- High price of entry
- Basic amenities
- Small touchscreen
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains a car you feel every moment in
- Cabin feels more special than some
- Decent price by today’s standards
Misses
- Remains a car you feel every moment in…
- Shift action isn’t the best
- Underpowered compared to rivals
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | 1998 - 2457 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, FLAT TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 105kW - 235kW | 197kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 5600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 186Nm - 420Nm | 350Nm - 407Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4500 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 - 13.5 | 8.2 - 10.6 | |
