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Compare 2013 Honda Civic vs 2013 Kia Forte vs 2013 Scion tC

2013 Honda Civic
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2013 Kia Forte
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2013 Scion tC
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Select style
2-Door Automatic EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX 28 39 $19,345 $20,815
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX PZEV 28 39 $19,345 $20,815
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX w/Navi 28 39 $20,734 $22,315
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX w/Navi PZEV 28 39 $20,734 $22,315
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX-L 28 39 $20,687 $22,265
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX-L PZEV 28 39 $20,687 $22,265
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX-L w/Navi 28 39 $22,076 $23,765
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic EX-L w/Navi PZEV 28 39 $22,076 $23,765
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic LX 28 39 $17,447 $18,765
Civic Coupe 2-Door Automatic LX PZEV 28 39 $17,447 $18,765
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual EX 28 36 $18,604 $20,015
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual LX 28 36 $16,707 $17,965
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si 22 31 $20,919 $22,515
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Navi 22 31 $22,308 $24,015
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires 22 31 $21,104 $22,715
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires & Navi 22 31 $22,493 $24,215
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT 44 44 $22,627 $24,360
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT PZEV 44 44 $22,627 $24,360
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather 44 44 $23,738 $25,560
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather PZEV 44 44 $23,738 $25,560
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi 44 44 $24,016 $25,860
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather 44 44 $25,127 $27,060
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather PZEV 44 44 $25,127 $27,060
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi PZEV 44 44 $24,016 $25,860
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG 27 38 $25,095 $26,465
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG w/Navi 27 38 $26,515 $27,965
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX 28 39 $19,345 $20,815
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX PZEV 28 39 $19,345 $20,815
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX w/Navi 28 39 $20,734 $22,315
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX w/Navi PZEV 28 39 $20,734 $22,315
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX-L 28 39 $20,687 $22,265
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX-L PZEV 28 39 $20,687 $22,265
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX-L w/Navi 28 39 $22,076 $23,765
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic EX-L w/Navi PZEV 28 39 $22,076 $23,765
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic HF 29 41 $18,373 $19,765
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic HF PZEV 29 41 $18,373 $19,765
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic LX 28 39 $17,632 $18,965
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic LX PZEV 28 39 $17,632 $18,965
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual LX 28 36 $16,892 $18,165
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si 22 31 $21,104 $22,715
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Navi 22 31 $22,493 $24,215
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires 22 31 $21,289 $22,915
Select style
4-Door Sedan Automatic EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX 26 36 $16,950 $17,800
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX 26 36 $16,080 $16,400
Forte 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX 23 32 $18,380 $19,300
Forte 4-Door Sedan Manual LX 25 34 $15,100 $15,400
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB EX 26 36 $17,430 $18,300
Forte 5-Door 5-Door HB SX 23 32 $18,860 $19,800
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic EX 25 34 $17,520 $18,400
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Automatic SX 23 31 $18,860 $19,800
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual EX 24 33 $16,570 $17,400
Forte Koup 2-Door Coupe Manual SX 22 32 $17,900 $18,800
Select style
2-Door HB Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
tC 2-Door HB Automatic 23 31 $18,739 $19,725
tC 2-Door HB Automatic Release Series 8.0 23 31 $21,723 $22,865
tC 2-Door HB Manual 23 31 $17,789 $18,725
tC 2-Door HB Manual Release Series 8.0 23 31 $20,725 $21,815
Pricing
Invoice Price
$19,345
$16,950
$18,739
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$20,815
$17,800
$19,725
Monthly Payment Estimate
$347 / month
$297 / month
$329 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
7.4
7.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2013 Honda Civic takes a step back in the right direction with an impressive feature set, a sophisticated new look, and much-improved refinement. It's a family affair: the Kia Forte lineup is more comfortable, more eager, and better finished than ever, and a step up from what its sticker price might suggest. Not quite fast, and not quite nimble, the latest Scion tC is on its way to developing an interesting personality.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
28 mpg 26 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
39 mpg 36 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact Cars Compact Car
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
53.2 53.000 52.60
Second Leg Room (in)
30.8 35.000 34.60
Front Head Room (in)
37.7 40.000 37.70
Second Hip Room (in)
49.0 53.300 48.50
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 55.700 55.40
Passenger Volume (ft³)
83.2 96.800 90.00
Second Head Room (in)
34.3 37.600 36.40
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.2 54.700 52.10
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 43.300 41.80
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
103.2 104.300 106.30
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.0 69.900 70.70
Track Width, Front (in)
59.0 61.300 60.60
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 5.900 6.30
Length, Overall (in)
175.5 178.300 174.00
Height, Overall (in)
55.0 57.500 55.70
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.9 61.600 61.40
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.7 14.700 -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- - 14.70
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 x - TBD - 11.0 x - TBD - 11.65 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.2 x - TBD - 10.3 x - TBD - 10.98 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 13.700 14.50
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.87 2.890 2.81
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.89 14.200 14.80
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.5 33.900 37.40
Steering Type
Electric Var Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA - TBD - NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16 P195/65R15 P225/45R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA - TBD - NA
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16 P195/65R15 P225/45R18
Spare Tire Size
T135/80D15 - TBD - T145/80D16
Front Tire Order Code
NA - TBD - NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2837 2791 3115
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD - Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 15 x 5.5 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - - TBD - Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - 15 x 5.5 18 x 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.5 6.300 6.30
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 550 - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 110 - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
128 @ 4300 144 @ 4300 173 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
1.8L/110 2.0L/122 2.5L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
140 @ 6500 156 @ 6200 180 @ 6000
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
32 29 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
39 36 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
28 26 23
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44 2.880 3.82
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72 1.380 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.770 0.61
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.67 4.210 3.30
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.02 1.800 1.42
Trans Type
5 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.53 1.000 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.96 3.380 4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 2.630 1.90
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Summary
Body Style
2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan 3 Door Hatchback
Vehicle Name
Honda Civic Cpe Kia Forte Scion tC
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
15.0 - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.63 - TBD - 0.87
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
18.0 - TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.75 - TBD - 0.95
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Torsion Beam Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- TBD - 6.3 7.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 8 6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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