Is the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 177.9 in. Class median 176.0 in.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 56.3 in. Class middle half 56.4 to 58.3 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $82 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 18% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Civic Hatchback a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in | Median 34.7 in | 20 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in | Median 37.3 in | 20 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.7 cu ft | Median 18.7 cu ft | 16 | Yes |
Is the Civic Hatchback a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $22,200 | Median $28,458 | 20 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 174 hp | 119 hp to 207 hp | 20 | Yes |
| Length | 177.9 in | Median 176.0 in | 19 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.8 ft | Median 35.4 ft | 20 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 9.4 cents | Median 9.4 cents | 19 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Civic Hatchback a good commuter car?
Yes. $82 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $82
- Median of 19 hatchbacks
- $82
- Highway mpg
- 40 mpg, top 27% of 15
Is the Civic Hatchback a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 56.3 in tall | 56.4 to 58.3 in tall | 19 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.6 in | Median 39.1 in | 20 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.8 ft | Median 35.4 ft | 20 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Civic Hatchback a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Civic Hatchback worth the money?
Yes. Priced 18% below cars like it.
- Price, LX CVT FWD
- $22,200
- Predicted price
- $26,913
- Gap
- -$4,713 (-18%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Civic Hatchback a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 96 trims of other makes, hatchbacks, 2021.
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