Used 2021 Honda Civic Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Honda Civic sedan is offered in LX, Sport, EX, EX-L and Touring trims. The LX and Sport are driven by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque on tap. EX and above models come with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (174 hp, 162 lb-ft) that we think is far superior. Both engines drive the front wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Which Civic trim does Edmunds recommend?
Two trims in the Civic sedan lineup stand out. The Sport is a no-brainer upgrade from the LX; if you want a desirable small sedan but need to keep costs low, this is the one to get. Conveniences such as keyless entry and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto will pay dividends for years to come. But if you have some flex in your budget, the EX is undoubtedly the sweetheart in the lineup. It comes with a ton of great features in addition to the superb turbocharged engine.
Compare trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Fenton, MI
| Vehicle | Civic LX | Civic Sport | Civic EX | Civic EX-L | 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 | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | 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 | Not available |
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | cloth | leather | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | 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 |
| 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 | 174 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 174 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 174 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm | 138 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 162 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 | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 215/55R16 | 235/40R18 | 215/50R17 | 215/50R17 | 235/40R18 |
| Wheel size | - | 18 X 8.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in |
| Wheel type | steel wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | 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 | 30 / 38 / 33 MPG | 29 / 37 / 32 MPG | 32 / 42 / 36 MPG | 32 / 42 / 36 MPG | 30 / 38 / 33 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) | 372 / 471 miles | 360 / 459 miles | 397 / 521 miles | 397 / 521 miles | 372 / 471 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 35.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 2,771 lb. | 2,847 lb. | 2,917 lb. | 2,928 lb. | 2,963 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. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. |
| Length | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. | 182.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. | 106.3 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 15.1 cu. ft. | 15.1 cu. ft. | 15.1 cu. ft. | 15.1 cu. ft. | 14.7 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 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. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.1 in. | 37.1 in. | 36.8 in. | 36.8 in. | 36.8 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 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® | $35,576 | $38,328 | $38,012 | $38,929 | $41,141 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.47 | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.52 | $0.55 |
| Depreciation | $7,587 | $8,779 | $9,611 | $10,130 | $10,700 |
| Financing | $3,548 | $3,884 | $4,073 | $4,175 | $4,489 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,445 | $1,581 | $1,656 | $1,697 | $1,825 |
| Fuel | $7,973 | $8,217 | $7,306 | $7,306 | $7,973 |
| Insurance | $7,093 | $7,581 | $7,167 | $7,422 | $7,581 |
| Maintenance | $5,706 | $6,062 | $5,567 | $5,567 | $5,941 |
| Repairs | $2,224 | $2,224 | $2,632 | $2,632 | $2,632 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth Gray, cloth Ivory, cloth | Black, cloth | Black, cloth Gray, cloth Ivory, cloth | Gray, leather Ivory, leather Black, leather | Gray, leather Ivory, leather Black, leather |
| Exterior | Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Rallye Red Lunar Silver Metallic Molten Lava Pearl Platinum White Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Cosmic Blue Metallic | Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Rallye Red Lunar Silver Metallic Platinum White Pearl Modern Steel Metallic | Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Rallye Red Lunar Silver Metallic Molten Lava Pearl Platinum White Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Cosmic Blue Metallic | Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Rallye Red Lunar Silver Metallic Molten Lava Pearl Platinum White Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Cosmic Blue Metallic | Crystal Black Pearl Aegean Blue Metallic Rallye Red Lunar Silver Metallic Molten Lava Pearl Platinum White Pearl Modern Steel Metallic Cosmic Blue Metallic |