Motor Trend has a new article out where they compare the new Civic and new Accord's specs and weigh in on the pros and cons for each car.
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The Verdict
The Accord has proven itself to be a hard vehicle to beat, finishing first in comparison tests and earning top-ranked status among midsize sedans. This new 2022 Civic is an upstart, though. As a compact, it may simply be too small for some drivers' needs. But it's a compelling little vehicle, probably the best Civic yet—that's saying something after the 10 generations before it. For the features and fun it offers at a lower price point, the Civic might make downsizing worth it.
2022 Honda Civic Pros
Passenger Space
Cargo Space
2022 Civic - 4.8 cubic feet or 14.4 cubic feet (Touring)
2022 Accord - 16.7 cubic-foot trunk
Fuel Economy
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The Verdict
The Accord has proven itself to be a hard vehicle to beat, finishing first in comparison tests and earning top-ranked status among midsize sedans. This new 2022 Civic is an upstart, though. As a compact, it may simply be too small for some drivers' needs. But it's a compelling little vehicle, probably the best Civic yet—that's saying something after the 10 generations before it. For the features and fun it offers at a lower price point, the Civic might make downsizing worth it.
2022 Honda Civic Pros
- Brilliant handling
- Stylish interior
- Lower price
- Spacious hatchback variant
- More powerful
- Excellent to drive
- Bigger back seat
- Larger trunk
| Size (Inches) | Wheelbase | Length | Width | Height |
| 2022 Civic | 107.7 | 184.0 | 70.9 | 55.7 |
| 2022 Accord | 111.4 | 192.9 | 73.3 | 57.1 |
Passenger Space
| Size (Inches) | Front Headroom | Rear Headroom | Front Legroom | Rear Legroom |
| 2022 Civic | 39.3 | 37.1 | 42.3 | 37.4 |
| 2022 Accord | 39.5 | 37.3 | 42.3 | 40.4 |
Cargo Space
2022 Civic - 4.8 cubic feet or 14.4 cubic feet (Touring)
2022 Accord - 16.7 cubic-foot trunk
Fuel Economy
| City/Highway MPG (EPA) | 2.0-liter I-4 | Turbocharged 1.5-liter I-4 | Hybrid 2.0-liter I-4 | Turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 |
| 2022 Civic | 30-31/37-40 (est. ) | 31-33/38-42 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 Accord | N/A | 29-30/35-38 | 44-48/41-48 | 22/32 |
