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2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
Select configuration:
$22,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Nissan Leaf
2021 Nissan Leaf
Select configuration:
$31,670
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Volkswagen Golf
2021 Volkswagen Golf
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$23,195
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
Electric
Engine
1.4L Turbo 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 MPGE
Hwy: 99 MPGE
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 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
53.7 ft³

Photos

2021 Honda Civic Hatchback
2020-2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Rear Angle View
2020-2021 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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Volkswagen Golf
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf Front Seats
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Electric
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
174 hp @ 6000 rpm
147 hp @ 3282 rpm
147 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
236 lb-ft
184 lb-ft @ 1400 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
2,945 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
34 MPG
112 MPGE
33 MPG
City
31 MPG
124 MPGE
29 MPG
Highway
40 MPG
99 MPGE
39 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
N/A
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
384.4 miles
N/A
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
496 miles
N/A
514.8 miles

Battery Range & Charge Times

Battery Size
N/A
40 kWh
N/A
Charge Time
N/A
35 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 8 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
177.9 in
176.4 in
167.6 in
Height
56.5 in
61.4 in
58.2 in
Max Width
70.8 in
70.5 in
70.8 in
Front Width
60.9 in
60.6 in
61 in
Rear Width
61.5 in
61.2 in
59.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
103.8 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
42.1 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
41.2 in
38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.9 in
54.3 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.7 in
51.7 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36 in
33.5 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.4 in
37.3 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55 in
52.5 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
48.8 in
50 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
25.7 ft³
23.6 ft³
17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
46.2 ft³
30 ft³
53.7 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 7"
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 7"
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55HR16
P205/55HR16
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P215/55HR16
P205/55HR16
P205/55HR16
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
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • White Silver Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Platinum White Pearl
N/A
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Fabric Seating Surfaces
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

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
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
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
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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