See how the Civic Sedan outshined the competition and was rated the most fun to drive.
2022 Honda Civic LX Sedan vs 2021 Toyota Corolla LE
2022 Honda Civic LX Sedan vs 2021 Nissan Sentra SV
2022 Honda Civic LX Sedan vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL
Civic Out-Handles the Competition
On Car and Driver’s 0.56-mile handling course, the Civic not only had the fastest lap, but was also the fastest through five of the six sectors, from hairpins to straightaways.
Faster Through the Corners
The Civic showed its poise by holding curves at higher speeds than the competition, exiting the second corner at 68.4 miles per hour—more than a full car length ahead of the pack.
More Power Comes Standard
The Civic LX Sedan offers more power than its competitors’ base trims, with a 2.0-liter i-VTEC® engine capable of putting out 158 horsepower.
Better Braking
A shorter stopping distance means more control and confidence behind the wheel. In Car and Driver’s 70-to-0 mph braking test, the Civic LX Sedan stopped 8 feet shorter than the competition.
A Commanding View of the Road
With 161 degrees of front visibility, the Civic helps you stay connected to the road and in command of your drive.
2022 Honda Civic LX Sedan vs 2021 Toyota Corolla LE
Features | 2022 Civic LX Sedan | 2021 Corolla LE |
---|---|---|
Most Fun to Drive | 5-star rating | 2-star rating |
Best Handling | 40.1-second lap time | 41.8-second lap time |
Fastest Cornering | 68.4 mph corner-exit speed | 64.9 mph corner-exit speed |
Most Horsepower (SAE net) | 158 @ 6500 rpm | 139 @ 6100 rpm |
Best Braking (70 to 0 mph) | 170 ft braking distance | 184 ft braking distance |
Best Front Visibility | 161 degrees | 157 degrees |
2022 Honda Civic LX Sedan vs 2021 Nissan Sentra SV
Features | 2022 Civic LX Sedan | 2021 Sentra SV |
---|---|---|
Most Fun to Drive | 5-star rating | 3-star rating |
Best Handling | 40.1-second lap time | 40.7-second lap time |
Fastest Cornering | 68.4 mph corner-exit speed | 65.2 mph corner-exit speed |
Most Horsepower (SAE net) | 158 @ 6500 rpm | 149 @ 6400 rpm |
Best Braking (70 to 0 mph) | 170 ft braking distance | 178 ft braking distance |
Best Front Visibility | 161 degrees | 154 degrees |
2022 Honda Civic LX Sedan vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL
Features | 2022 Civic LX Sedan | 2021 Elantra SEL |
---|---|---|
Most Fun to Drive | 5-star rating | 4-star rating |
Best Handling | 40.1-second lap time | 41.0-second lap time |
Fastest Cornering | 68.4 mph corner-exit speed | 65.9 mph corner-exit speed |
Most Horsepower (SAE net) | 158 @ 6500 rpm | 147 @ 6200 rpm |
Best Braking (70 to 0 mph) | 170 ft braking distance | 179 ft braking distance |
Best Front Visibility | 161 degrees | 156 degrees |
Civic Out-Handles the Competition
On Car and Driver’s 0.56-mile handling course, the Civic not only had the fastest lap, but was also the fastest through five of the six sectors, from hairpins to straightaways.
Faster Through the Corners
The Civic showed its poise by holding curves at higher speeds than the competition, exiting the second corner at 68.4 miles per hour—more than a full car length ahead of the pack.
More Power Comes Standard
The Civic LX Sedan offers more power than its competitors’ base trims, with a 2.0-liter i-VTEC® engine capable of putting out 158 horsepower.
Better Braking
A shorter stopping distance means more control and confidence behind the wheel. In Car and Driver’s 70-to-0 mph braking test, the Civic LX Sedan stopped 8 feet shorter than the competition.
A Commanding View of the Road
With 161 degrees of front visibility, the Civic helps you stay connected to the road and in command of your drive.