The Honda Civic has been in production for many decades and is one of the most popular compact vehicles on the market. For those who enjoy the features and specs of the Civic but desire something a little sportier, the high performance Si trim can be a great option. The Honda Civic Si comes in both four-door sedan and two-door coupe configurations—and offers compelling features ranging from a sport-tuned suspension and sport seats to alloy wheels and a turbocharged engine (in recent model years). The Civic Si is currently in its 10th generation of production (2017-present) after taking a brief hiatus in 2016.
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Q: What does the Si mean on a Honda Civic?
A: The "Si" on a Honda Civic stands for "Sport Injected."
Q: Is a Honda Civic Si automatic?
A: No, all model years of the Honda Civic Si come with a six-speed manual transmission. An automatic transmission is not available on the Si trim.
Q: Is the Honda Civic Si turbo?
A: Starting with the 2017 model year, the Honda Civic Si comes standard with a turbocharged 1.5L, four-cylinder engine at 205 horsepower. Prior to that, the Si was equipped with a 2.4L, four-cylinder engine with the same 205 horsepower output.
Q: What kind of mileage does the Honda Civic Si get?
A: The 2018 Honda Civic Si with turbocharged 1.5L engine and manual six-speed transmission gets an EPA-estimated 32 mpg combined (28 mpg city and 38 mpg highway).1
1Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates when vehicles sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov for details.
Honda Civic Trims
9th Generation (2012-2015):
Unless otherwise noted, highlighted trim features are based on the 2014 model year.
Honda Civic LX
Honda Civic SE (2015)
Honda Civic EX
Honda Civic EX-L
Honda Civic EX-L Navi
Honda Civic Si
10th Generation (2017-Present):
Unless otherwise noted, below features are based specifically on the 2017 model year.
Honda Civic LX
Honda Civic EX
Honda Civic EX-T
Honda Civic EX-L
Honda Civic Touring
Honda Civic Type R (Hatchback)
Honda Civic LX-P (2018 Coupe)
Honda Civic Si
Compare the Honda Civic Si with other sporty sedans to figure out which may best suit your needs.
Honda Civic Si vs. Volkswagen Golf GTI
The 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a sporty hatchback that comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0L, four-cylinder engine at 220 horsepower, so it's slightly more powerful than the 2018 Civic Si's turbocharged 1.5L engine at 205 horsepower. It also comes with such standard features as heated front seats, ambient cabin lighting, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen display. Unlike the 2018 Si, the 2018 Golf GTI also comes with available automatic transmission. From a fuel-economy standpoint, the 2018 GTI manual with a turbocharged 2.0L engine gets an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined.1
Honda Civic Si vs. Ford Focus ST
The 2018 Ford Focus ST comes exclusively in a four-door hatchback configuration and with a turbocharged 2.0L, four-cylinder engine at 252 horsepower. Like the 2018 Civic Si, there is only a six-speed manual transmission available. Other standard features include a 4.2-inch central display, 18-inch wheels, a rearview camera, and keyless entry/ignition. The 2018 Focus ST with a turbocharged 2.0L engine and manual transmission gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined.1
Honda Civic Si vs. Subaru WRX
The 2018 Subaru WRX is a five-passenger, four-door sedan that comes standard with a 2.0L, four-cylinder engine at an impressive 268 horsepower and all-wheel drive. A six-speed manual transmission is also standard, though an automatic CVT option is available in upper trim levels. Base equipment on the 2018 WRX includes 17-inch wheels with performance tires, a rearview camera, and a 6.2-inch touchscreen display. The 2018 WRX base trim with turbocharged 2.0L engine and manual six-speed transmission gets an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined.1
1Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates when vehicles sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov for details.
Great family sedan. Wish they had black interior options since gray and beige and a three year old don't mesh well, but everything about the car is great. Drives perfect, and it even tells me what my oil life is! All around great drive and is a wonderfully reliable car.
This is a fantastic commuter car. I drive 130 miles a day round trip, five days a week for work. I have gotten up to 42.5 miles per gallon on the highway and my average is 37.5 miles per gallon for an entire take of gas. I do a lot of high traffic driving in the Washington DC area, so this kind of mileage is great! The car handles great and is pretty comfortable for its size and class. Bang for the buck, you really can't go wrong. Yes, there are cars on the market that get better mileage, but Honda's long term reliability is hard to beat.
This car is amazing. Solid and reliable car with great fuel mileage. I travel between VA and AL very frequently. I can go 709 miles while only spending $35 on gas! Plus the car is very roomy and classy looking. It's an affordable vehicle that offers classy sleek looks with luxury and reliability!
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