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Honda Civic Si Sedan
2020 Honda Civic Si Sedan
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$25,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0
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Mazda 3 Sedan
2021 Mazda 3 Sedan
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$20,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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$28,695
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.1
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Overview

Engine
1.5-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³

Photos

Honda Civic Si Sedan
Rear-Facing View
Dashboard
52
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Mazda 3 Sedan
2019-2021 Mazda Mazda 3 Sedan Aft View
2019-2021 Mazda Mazda 3 Sedan Control Panel
75
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
Rear Angle View
Central Console
14
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
205 hp @ 5700 rpm
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
228 hp @ 4700 rpm
Torque
192 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P235/40WR18
P205/60HR16
P225/40HR18
Rear Tire
P235/40WR18
P205/60HR16
P225/40HR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
31 MPG
26 MPG
City
26 MPG
28 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
36 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
5.7 Tons/yr
6.9 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
322.4 miles
369.6 miles
303.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
446.4 miles
475.2 miles
396 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.8 in
183.5 in
168 in
Height
55.5 in
56.9 in
57.8 in
Max Width
70.8 in
70.7 in
70.8 in
Front Width
60.5 in
61.7 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
61.2 in
62.2 in
59.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
107.3 in
103.6 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.5 in
5.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
42.3 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.5 in
38 in
38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.9 in
55.7 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.7 in
54.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
35.1 in
35.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.8 in
37.3 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55 in
53.5 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
47.3 in
50.9 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,906 lbs
3,071 lbs
3,062 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14.7 ft³
13.2 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
N/A
17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
N/A
53.7 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Aegean Blue Metallic
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Modern Steel Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Rallye Red
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Dark Iron Blue Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Pure White
  • Tornado Red

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titan Black w/Clark Plaid, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
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 Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
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

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 / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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