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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Honda Civic that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine soldiers on in today's entry-level Civics. Introduced in the 2016 Civic, this engine has little of the zing or zest that made earlier Honda fours so entertaining, but the fact that Honda's been making it for so long bodes well for reliability.
The Civic hatchback is a no-brainer upgrade over the sedan, if you ask us. For an extra thousand bucks, you can have a much more versatile body style that's incidentally five inches shorter than the sedan, so it's not only more capacious, it's also easier to park.
We love that Honda offers a manual with the base 2.0-liter engine, but you have to pay more for the Sport trim to get the stick, and the Sport brings with it larger wheels that drag the fuel economy down (it's mostly the stick that's less efficient, but the wheels also hurt slightly). Compared to the base Civic hatch with the 2.0-liter engine and the CVT, you're giving up 4 mpg combined, which is more than 10 percent.
Honda charges an extra $3k, effectively, to swap out the base 2.0-liter engine for the turbocharged 1.5-liter unit. It's worth the stretch, as you not only get significantly more power along with easy low-end torque — you also get better fuel economy. Note that if you end up with the top-of-the-line Touring trim, the EPA technically brings you down to 34 mpg combined (31 city/38 highway), but since the Touring's wheels are only an inch larger and the weight isn't much higher, we're guessing that in the real world the results will be more or less the same.
The 1.5T Civic hatch is a bit of a stretch compared to its sedan counterpart, adding $1,700 relative to the cheapest 1.5T sedan (which is the EX trim). But the cheapest 1.5T Civic hatchback is the EX-L trim, so you do get leather upholstery for your extra cash. Of course, you also get the hatch's hugely improved practicality and shorter body for easier maneuvering.
The Si used to be a clear notch above other Civics, but today it's not much more than a 1.5T Civic sedan with a manual transmission. That's cool, don't get us wrong, but there's not the special thrill of a unique engine like there used to be. We'd take a hard look at the 1.5T Civic hatchback with the manual, as it gives you more versatility and effectively the same acceleration experience. To be fair to the Si, there's no doubt that its handling upgrades make it sportier in corners, if you're into that.
The Civic hatchback 1.5T with the stick shift comes only in top-of-the-line Sport Touring trim. That makes it a challenging proposition relative to the Civic Si sedan, which stickers for almost three grand less while making a bit more power. We'd emphasize "a bit," though, as in the real world, the manual 1.5T hatch should generally feel like an Si hatchback in stealth mode. We'd also note that the manual Civic Sport Touring hatch is a compelling alternative to the pricier Acura Integra A-Spec w/Technology 6MT. All three cars share the same basic engine and transmission.
If you want a Type R, there's probably no way we can talk you out of it. Perhaps the best argument against this car is that a garden-variety Mk8 GTI with the manual transmission (which goes away after this year, we should add) will nip at the Type R's heels for many thousands less, and it boasts the additional advantage of not having a massive rear wing. But if you like the wing then sure, we get it. The Honda should hold its value a lot better, too.
What are the different versions of the 2024 Civic, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 Civic specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Honda Civic Sedan 2.0 Automatic Transmission | $23,950 | Gas | 35 | 158 hp | 138 lb-ft |
| 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback 2.0 Automatic Transmission | $24,950 | Gas | 33 | 158 hp | 138 lb-ft |
| 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback 2.0 Manual Transmission | $26,350 | Gas | 29 | 158 hp | 138 lb-ft |
| 2024 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Automatic Transmission | $26,950 | Gas | 36 | 180 hp | 177 lb-ft |
| 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback 1.5T Automatic Transmission | $28,650 | Gas | 35 | 180 hp | 177 lb-ft |
| 2024 Honda Civic Si Sedan (1.5T Manual Transmission) | $29,100 | Gas | 31 | 200 hp | 192 lb-ft |
| 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback 1.5T Manual Transmission | $31,905 | Gas | 31 | 180 hp | 177 lb-ft |
| 2024 Honda Civic Type R (2.0T Manual) | $44,795 | Gas | 24 | 315 hp | 310 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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