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What's New for 2025?
The Civic Hatchback lineup gets a serious shuffle this year, highlighted by the discontinuation of the 1.5T engine and the introduction of the Civic Hybrid, which is available as a hatchback or a sedan. All hatches except the Type R get slightly different front and rear styling treatments, while top trims receive integrated Google apps.
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2025 Honda Civic Hatchback
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"The Civic Hatchback really shines with the optional hybrid powertrain, which delivers a 200-horsepower punch when you need it while also threatening the magical 50-mpg mark in everyday driving. We don't recommend the lethargic entry-level 2.0-liter gas powertrain, however."—Ranked #2 out of 6 Compact Hatchbacks
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 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The Civic hatchback is a significant upgrade over the sedan in terms of practicality, providing a much more versatile body style that's incidentally five inches shorter than the sedan. It’s not only more capacious, then; it's also easier to park. The price gap has widened, however, so if you’re not going to use the extra cargo space, it’s harder to make the argument. At the end of the day, this is an acceleration-challenged car that’s not too far from $30k to start.
Why not get extra cargo capacity to pair with the Civic Hybrid’s exceptional fuel economy and impressive acceleration? There’s no downside to the Civic Hatchback if you don’t mind paying a bit more for the added versatility. Think of it as a cheaper alternative to the Acura Integra, a Civic-based hatchback that’s much less fuel-efficient and slower, too.
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 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 2025 Civic Hatchback, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Civic Hatchback specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback 2.0 CVT | $27,450 | Gas | 34 | 158 hp | 138 lb-ft |
| 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback ✅ our pick | $30,150 | Hybrid | 48 | 200 hp | 232 lb-ft |
| 2025 Honda Civic Type R (2.0T Manual) | $45,895 | 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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