2023 Honda Civic Trims Comparison
2023 Civic trim level differences
The 2023 Honda Civic is available as either a sedan or hatchback. There are five trim levels for the sedan: LX, Sport, EX, Touring and Si. The hatchback comes in similar LX, Sport, EX-L and Sport Touring trims (there is no Si equivalent for the hatch). For 2023, the hatchback is also available in the new high-performance Type R trim. Keep reading for our breakdown of the Civic's key features by trim level.
Which 2023 Civic trim does Edmunds recommend?
The midlevel EX (sedan)/EX-L (hatchback) trim continues to offer the best value in the Civic lineup. It includes more standard features than the base LX and Sport and a more powerful yet fuel-efficient engine for not much more money.
Compare 2023 Civic trims side-by-side
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Des Moines, IA
| Vehicle | Civic LX | Civic Sport | Civic EX | Civic Si | Civic Touring |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | cloth | cloth | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | Not Available | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | Canada/United States | Canada/United States | Canada/United States | Canada/United States | Canada/United States |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Engine power | 158 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 158 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 200 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm | 138 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm | 177 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 192 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 177 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l | 1.5 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 215/55R16 | 235/40R18 | 215/50R17 | 235/40R18 | 235/40R18 |
| Wheel size | - | 18 X 8.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 31 / 40 / 35 MPG | 31 / 40 / 35 MPG | 33 / 42 / 36 MPG | 27 / 37 / 31 MPG | 31 / 38 / 34 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 12.4 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 384 / 496 miles | 384 / 496 miles | 409 / 521 miles | 335 / 459 miles | 384 / 471 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. |
| Curb weight | 2,935 lb. | 2,935 lb. | 3,004 lb. | 2,952 lb. | 3,077 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. |
| Height | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.7 in. |
| Length | 184.0 in. | 184.0 in. | 184.0 in. | 184.0 in. | 184.0 in. |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in. | 107.7 in. | 107.7 in. | 107.7 in. | 107.7 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 14.8 cu. ft. | 14.8 cu. ft. | 14.8 cu. ft. | 14.1 cu. ft. | 14.4 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. | 42.3 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $34,968 | $36,271 | $36,596 | $42,898 | $39,509 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.47 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.57 | $0.53 |
| Depreciation | $9,938 | $10,211 | $10,644 | $12,173 | $12,073 |
| Financing | $4,579 | $5,188 | $5,107 | $5,957 | $5,617 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,206 | $2,493 | $2,454 | $2,847 | $2,693 |
| Fuel | $7,402 | $7,402 | $7,195 | $10,561 | $7,609 |
| Insurance | $4,051 | $4,130 | $4,157 | $4,253 | $4,444 |
| Maintenance | $4,917 | $4,972 | $4,817 | $4,885 | $4,851 |
| Repairs | $1,875 | $1,875 | $2,222 | $2,222 | $2,222 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Ivory, cloth Black, cloth Gray, cloth | Black, cloth | Black, cloth Gray, cloth | Black/Red, cloth | Black, leather Gray, leather |
| Exterior | Rallye Red Lunar Silver Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Meteorite Gray Metallic Platinum White Pearl | Rallye Red Lunar Silver Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Meteorite Gray Metallic Sonic Gray Pearl Platinum White Pearl | Rallye Red Lunar Silver Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Meteorite Gray Metallic Morning Mist Metallic Platinum White Pearl | Rallye Red Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Blazing Orange Pearl Sonic Gray Pearl Platinum White Pearl | Rallye Red Lunar Silver Metallic Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Meteorite Gray Metallic Morning Mist Metallic Sonic Gray Pearl Platinum White Pearl |