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Honda Civic Hatchback
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
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$22,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Nissan Leaf
2021 Nissan Leaf
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$31,620
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Scion tC
2016 Scion tC
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$19,385
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
Electric
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 31 MPG
Hwy: 40 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 124 MPG
Hwy: 99 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
46.2 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
30 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Honda Civic Hatchback
2017-2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Rear View
2017-2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Dashboard
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Nissan Leaf
2018-2021 Nissan Leaf Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Nissan Leaf Dashboard
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Scion tC
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Electric
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
174 hp @ 6000 rpm
147 hp @ 3282 rpm
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
236 lb-ft
172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Single Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,906 lbs
3,538 lbs
3,082 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
34 MPG
112 MPG
26 MPG
City
31 MPG
124 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
40 MPG
99 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.3 Tons/yr
N/A
6.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
N/A
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
384.4 miles
N/A
333.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
496 miles
N/A
449.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
177.9 in
176.4 in
176.6 in
Height
56.5 in
61.4 in
55.7 in
Max Width
70.8 in
70.5 in
70.7 in
Front Width
60.9 in
60.6 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
61.5 in
61.2 in
61.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
6.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
42.1 in
41.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
41.2 in
37.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.9 in
54.3 in
55.4 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.7 in
51.7 in
52.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36 in
33.5 in
34.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.4 in
37.3 in
36.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55 in
52.5 in
52.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
48.8 in
50 in
48.5 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
25.7 ft³
23.6 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
46.2 ft³
30 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
35.7 ft
34.8 ft
37.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x 7"
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 7"
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55HR16
P205/55HR16
P225/45WR18
Rear Tire
P215/55HR16
P205/55HR16
P225/45WR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Polished Metal Metallic
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black
  • Absolutely Red
  • Black
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blue Streak Metallic
  • Cement
  • Cosmic Gray Mica
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Platinum White Pearl
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Fabric Seating Surfaces
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Dark Charcoal, Fabric Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
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