Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Impala
Overview | |
MSRP$18,640 | MSRP$27,060 |
Listings778 | Listings253 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThrough each of its nine previous generations, the Honda Civic has upheld thrift and dependability in a very small, fun-to-drive package. The all-new 2016 Civic takes bold chances in elevating small-car fashion, refinement, and build quality. And it succeeds. | |
Reviews SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.1 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2742 lbs | Curb Weight3730 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height58.9 in |
Length182.3 in | Length201.3 in |
Width70.8 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase111.7 in |
Maximum Payload995 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $18,640 | $27,060 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Through each of its nine previous generations, the Honda Civic has upheld thrift and dependability in a very small, fun-to-drive package. The all-new 2016 Civic takes bold chances in elevating small-car fashion, refinement, and build quality. And it succeeds. | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 31 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.1 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2742 lbs | 3730 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.9 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 201.3 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 995 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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