2019 Honda Civic vs 2018 Honda Civic
2019 Honda Civic 2018 Honda Civic

  Engine

2.0L I-4 2.0L I-4

  Horsepower

158 158

  MPG (City/Highway)

25/36 * 28/40 *

  Transmission

6-speed manual 6-speed manual

2019 Honda Civic vs 2018 Honda Civic

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The 2019 Honda Civic and the 2018 Honda Civic are both great cars. While the 2019 Honda Civic and the 2018 Honda Civic do have quite a bit in common, there are also several differences between the two vehicles.

Performance

The 2019 Honda Civic and the 2018 Honda Civic both come standard with a 2.0L 4 cylinder engine that produces 158 horsepower at 6,500 rpm. However, the 2019 Honda Civic gets different gas mileage than the 2018 Honda Civic. The 2019 Honda Civic gets an estimated 25 mpg city and an estimated 36 mpg highway while the 2018 Honda Civic gets an estimated 28 mpg highway and an estimated 40 mpg highway.*

Appearance

The 2019 Honda Civic and the 2018 Honda Civic have several key differences in their exterior designs. While both the 2019 Honda Civic and the 2018 Honda Civic have very sleek exterior designs, the 2019 Honda Civic has a solid black front grille and average size headlights. This is completely different from the 2018 Honda Civic, which has a predominately silver front grille and thin headlights. The 2019 Honda Civic and the 2018 Honda Civic also come in different colors. The 2019 Honda Civic comes in Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl while the 2018 Honda Civic comes in Aegean Blue Metallic, Taffeta White, Lunar Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Cosmic Blue Pearl, Rallye Red, and Burgundy Night Pearl.

Features

Both the 2019 Honda Civic and the 2018 Honda Civic come with many features. These features include power steering, a passenger vanity mirror, a driver vanity mirror, power mirrors, an electrochromic rearview mirror, power door locks, keyless entry, intermittent wipers, steering wheel controls, an adjustable steering wheel, auto-off headlights, fog lamps, a vehicle anti-theft system, cruise control, a back-up camera, a rear spoiler, wheel covers, wheel locks, rear performance tires, a tire pressure monitoring system, aluminum wheels, front performance tires, a compact spare tire, 4-wheel disc brakes, traction control, brake assist, 4-wheel ABS, numerous airbags, daytime running lights, electronic stability control, child safety locks, air conditioning, Bluetooth® **, an AM/FM stereo, a climate control system, an auxiliary audio input and a climate control system. However, the 2019 Honda Civic has a few standard features that the 2018 Honda Civic doesn't. These features are lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping assist, which are part of the Honda Sensing® suite.

When it comes down to deciding between the 2019 Honda Civic and the 2018 Honda Civic, it really just comes down to a matter of preference. If you are into technology and a more striking appearance, then the 2019 Honda Civic will likely be the best Honda Civic for you. However, people who are looking for a more subtle yet handsome appearance will likely prefer the 2018 Honda Civic. No matter which Honda Civic you decide to purchase, you are guaranteed to purchase a high-quality compact car. If you have any questions about either Honda Civic, then feel free to contact us at Lute Riley Honda. At Lute Riley Honda, we are committed to excellence and helping our customers with all of their automotive needs.

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* 25 city/36 highway/29 combined mpg rating for 2019 LX & Sport 6MT trims. 30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for 2019 LX CVT and Touring trims. 29 city/37 highway/32 combined mpg rating for 2019 Sport CVT trim. 32 city/42 highway/36 combined mpg rating for 2019 EX & EX-L trims. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

28 city/40 highway/32 combined mpg rating for 2018 LX model with 6-speed manual transmission. 31 city/40 highway/34 combined mpg rating for 2018 LX & EX CVT models. 31 city/42 highway/35 combined mpg rating for 2018 EX-T model with 6-speed manual transmission. 32 city/42 highway/36 combined mpg rating for 2018 EX-T, EX-L and Touring CVT models. Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.