2026 · Compact sedan
Honda Civic: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
Honda’s compact sedan: a 150-hp 2.0 L four with a CVT, or a 200-hp two-motor hybrid rated at 49 mpg combined.
Figures are for the Civic Sport Touring Hybrid (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 2, 2026.
Where it stands among sedans
- #2 of 7Large suitcases, packed: 2
- #4 of 7Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver: 19 ft
- #4 of 7Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in: +3.7 in
- #4 of 7Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $1,371/yr
- #2 of 6Fastest you can stop inside the low beams: 74 mph
- #3 of 7Starting price, this trim: $33,690
Ranked against the default trim of every sedan in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $33,690PublishedHonda |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0 L Atkinson four + generator + 181-hp traction motor (two-motor hybrid) · Front-wheel drive |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 180 ft (54.9 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/A/G |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 200 hp (149 kW)PublishedHonda |
|---|---|
| Torque | 232 lb-ft (315 Nm)PublishedHonda |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 6.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 6.3 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 4.7 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 14.9 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 180 ft (54.9 m)TestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 370 ft (112.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 283 ft (86.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 171 ft (52.3 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 9.5% riskTestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.42Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA combined | 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $1,371/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 47 mpg (5.0 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.34DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.84 gTestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.84 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.16 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft (11.6 m)PublishedHonda |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (13 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Tires | Continental ProContact RX 235/40R18 91W all-season · 235/40R18TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 5PublishedHonda |
|---|---|
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Cargo behind the second row | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | −1.9 in (-5 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +0.5 in (1 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +3.6 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | −1.5 in (-4 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +3.7 in (9 cm)Simulatedfrom Honda |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −4.0 in head · −0.6 in kneeSimulatedfrom Honda |
| Front head room, published | 37.6 in (96 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear head room, published | 37.1 in (94 cm)PublishedHonda |
| Rear leg room, published | 37.4 in (95 cm)PublishedHonda |
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 19 ft (5.9 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 50%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS |
|---|---|
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 362 ft (110.2 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 74 mph (119 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 499 ft (152.2 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 3,225 lb (1,463 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Civic compared
Trims in the catalog
- Civic Sport · from $27,990
- Civic Sport Touring Hybrid · from $33,690 · figures on this page
Other sedans
Sources
- American Honda: 2026 Civic Sedan trims and starting MSRP (excludes $1,295 destination) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Makes the Choice for You (Sport Touring Hybrid sedan) (2024-08)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr: LX (id 49287), Sport AV-S7 (id 49288) and Hybrid (id 49289) ratings (2026-10)
- Honda News (American Honda): 2026 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications & Features (2025-08)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid 4-door HEV FWD (VehicleId 20895) (2026-10)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Civic 4Dr coastdown target coefficients) (2026-01)
- Honda Canada: 2026 Honda Civic Sedan specifications (ground clearance 134 mm) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Honda Civic 4-door sedan ratings (crash tests apply to 2022–26, side test to 2025–26) (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.