Honda Civic vs Dodge Dart
Overview | |
Years produced1973-Present | Years produced1960-1977 |
MSRP$24,595 | MSRP$16,995 |
Listings9544 | Listings773 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryIt’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2016 Dodge Dart is the king (or queen) of big compacts with a large exterior that rivals that of some midsize sedans. With a lot of metal to haul around, the Dart may not be the quickest in its segment, but an ultra-frugal optional engine at least helps keep mileage competitive. This may be the last year for the current Dart before a badly needed update, which should help it pick up some of the style points that it's lost to competitors such as Honda and Hyundai. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower160 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 150 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque148 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
Horsepower150 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2875 lbs | Curb Weight3122 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height57.7 in |
Length184.8 in | Length183.9 in |
Width70.9 in | Width72.0 in |
Wheelbase107.7 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1973-Present | 1960-1977 |
MSRP | $24,595 | $16,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | It’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | The 2016 Dodge Dart is the king (or queen) of big compacts with a large exterior that rivals that of some midsize sedans. With a lot of metal to haul around, the Dart may not be the quickest in its segment, but an ultra-frugal optional engine at least helps keep mileage competitive. This may be the last year for the current Dart before a badly needed update, which should help it pick up some of the style points that it's lost to competitors such as Honda and Hyundai. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 150 hp I4 | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 148 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 6400 rpm | 160 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 36 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.8 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2875 lbs | 3122 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.7 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 183.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.0 in |
Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 106.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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