2020 Honda Civic vs. Its Competition

2020 Honda Civic
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

Domestic competitors have largely walked away from small cars like the Civic, what’s left is good though.

The Corolla is significantly updated for 2020 and offers a sedan and hatchback.

Like the Civic, it’s a good value and should be high on any shopper’s list.

The Mazda3 is the most entertaining to drive, but its hatch won’t be for everyone.

The Kia Forte and Hyundai Elantra are similarly good values, we wouldn’t hesitate with either.

The Volkswagen Jetta is sedan-only and sturdy, although a little boring.

2020 Honda Civic2020 Honda Civic
2020 Hyundai Elantra2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 Kia Forte GT2020 Kia Forte
2020 Mazda MAZDA32020 Mazda MAZDA3
2020 Toyota Corolla Nightshade Edition2020 Toyota Corolla
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI2020 Volkswagen Jetta
Quick Specs
6.7
The 2020 Honda Civic sets the pace among affordable compact cars.
5.8
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a well-equipped value.
6.0
The 2020 Kia Forte has the style and now the GT power to slot into any compact-car shopping list.
6.7
The Mazda 3 punches above its weight class with an upmarket interior, good handling, and optional all-wheel drive.
6.7
It’s still among the more mildly flavored mass-market sedans, but the 2020 Toyota Corolla has dropped the bland from its diet.
5.8
The docile 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is a solid compact sedan choice; for zesty performance, opt into the Jetta GLI.
MSRP From     
$20,000$19,300$17,890$21,500$19,600$18,895
Gas Mileage     
22 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy28 MPG City / 52 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Midsize CarsMidsize CarsMidsize CarsCompact CarsCompact CarsCompact Cars
Style Name     
LX ManualSE IVTFE ManualFWDL CVT (GS)S Manual w/SULEV
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
SedanSedanSedanSedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
Manual w/ODCVT w/ODManual w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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