Chevrolet Cruze vs Honda Civic Hatchback
Overview | |
MSRP$16,975 | MSRP$19,700 |
Listings200 | Listings308 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
Reviews SummaryThe popular Honda Civic went through a major redesign for 2016. Both the coupe and sedan got a new look, new technology, and a new turbocharged engine option. This year, there’s a new model in the mix, and it’s the first Civic Hatchback Honda has sold in the U.S. since 2005. With its extra cargo space and sport-oriented tweaks, it’s aimed squarely at the stereotypical Civic buyer: someone who wants a practical, fun-to-drive compact car. I spent a week putting a Civic Hatchback Sport through it’s paces—from stop-and-go commuting to a highway slog with a hatch full of cargo—and enjoyed every minute. While any Civic is a safe bet, the Hatchback offers even more to love. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.8 cu ft | Cargo Space25.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight2835 lbs | Curb Weight2888 lbs |
Height57.4 in | Height56.5 in |
Length183.7 in | Length177.9 in |
Width70.5 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1069 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $16,975 | $19,700 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | The popular Honda Civic went through a major redesign for 2016. Both the coupe and sedan got a new look, new technology, and a new turbocharged engine option. This year, there’s a new model in the mix, and it’s the first Civic Hatchback Honda has sold in the U.S. since 2005. With its extra cargo space and sport-oriented tweaks, it’s aimed squarely at the stereotypical Civic buyer: someone who wants a practical, fun-to-drive compact car. I spent a week putting a Civic Hatchback Sport through it’s paces—from stop-and-go commuting to a highway slog with a hatch full of cargo—and enjoyed every minute. While any Civic is a safe bet, the Hatchback offers even more to love. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 153 hp I4 | 1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | 174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 153 hp I4 | 1.5L 174 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | 174 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.8 cu ft | 25.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2835 lbs | 2888 lbs |
Height | 57.4 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 177.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1069 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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