Honda Civic vs Kia Spectra
Overview | |
Years produced2000-2009 | Years produced1973-Present |
MSRP$13,550 | MSRP$24,595 |
Listings79 | Listings9343 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 138 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower138 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 138 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 150 hp I4 |
Torque136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower138 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower150 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.2 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2701 lbs | Curb Weight2875 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height55.7 in |
Length177.2 in | Length184.8 in |
Width68.3 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase102.8 in | Wheelbase107.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2000-2009 | 1973-Present |
MSRP | $13,550 | $24,595 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | It’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 138 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 138 hp I4 | 2.0L 150 hp I4 |
Torque | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6000 rpm | 150 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | |
MPG Highway | 32 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.2 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2701 lbs | 2875 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 184.8 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 107.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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