2017 Honda Civic vs 2016 Honda Civic
2017 Honda Civic wins — The 2017 Civic is the preferred buy over the 2016 for the same money — Honda addressed several first-year issues in the …
Scores: 2017 Honda Civic 7.5/10 · 2016 Honda Civic 6.5/10
The 2017 Civic is the preferred buy over the 2016 for the same money — Honda addressed several first-year issues in the 2017 production run, and the minor feature additions make the 2017 a slightly more complete car.
2017 Honda Civic lists at $118 while 2016 Honda Civic lists at $149 — 2017 Honda Civic undercuts 2016 Honda Civic by $31 (26%).
Spec-by-spec comparison
| 2017 Honda Civic | 2016 Honda Civic |
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| Base Engine | 2.0L NA I4, 158 hp | 2.0L NA I4, 158 hp |
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| Turbo Engine | 1.5L turbo, 174 hp | 1.5L turbo, 174 hp |
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| Combined MPG (1.5T) | ~32 MPG | ~32 MPG |
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| Honda Sensing on LX | Standard (sedan) | Not available |
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| Consumer Reports Reliability | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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| NHTSA Overall | 5 stars | 5 stars |
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2017 Honda Civic
What works
- Honda Sensing standard on LX trim sedan — broader availability
- 1.5T oil dilution TSB applied from factory on later build dates
- CVT retuned for better response at moderate acceleration
What doesn't
- Effectively the same vehicle as the 2016 — not a meaningful upgrade
- 1.5T oil dilution still present on early 2017 build dates (pre-July 2017)
- CVT still has rubber-band behavior under hard acceleration
2016 Honda Civic
What works
- Often available at $500-1,000 less than comparable 2017 examples
- Mechanically identical for most practical purposes
- Higher production volume — parts and service knowledge widespread
What doesn't
- 1.5T oil dilution issue prevalent — verify TSB 17-082 was performed
- Honda Sensing not available on LX base trim
- Below-average Consumer Reports reliability score for model year
Bottom line
Our pick: 2017 Honda Civic.
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