Honda Civic Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC SE 5dr

For An affordable price, decent standard equipment, plenty of safety kit and high-quality construction.

Against Like all Civics, this one has issues with wind- and road noise. If you like your luxuries you might want to go for a plusher version, while high-mileage drivers will be better off with the diesel.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This is our favourite Civic, thanks to the willing engine, sensible price and reasonable equipment. However, like the rest of the range, the over-firm ride and below-par practicality mark it down.

Reader review rating

3.882629

Key facts

0–60mph: 8.9 secs
Top speed: 127 mph
Average mpg: 42.8
Tank range: 471 miles

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Cheaper

Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC Type S 3dr
£15,750
Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC Type S-T 3dr
£17,060
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC SE 5dr
£17,360
Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC SE-T 5dr
£17,640
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC Si 5dr
£18,280
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC Type S GT 3dr
£18,485
Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC Si-T 5dr
£18,555
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC SE-T 5dr
£18,670
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC ES 5dr
£18,770
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC Si-T 5dr
£19,590
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC Type S GT-T 3dr
£19,795
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC ES-T 5dr
£20,080
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC EX GT 5dr
£21,750

More expensive

Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC Type S 3dr
£15,750
Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC Type S-T 3dr
£17,060
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC SE 5dr
£17,360
Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC SE-T 5dr
£17,640
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC Si 5dr
£18,280
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC Type S GT 3dr
£18,485
Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC Si-T 5dr
£18,555
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC SE-T 5dr
£18,670
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC ES 5dr
£18,770
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC Si-T 5dr
£19,590
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC Type S GT-T 3dr
£19,795
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC ES-T 5dr
£20,080
Hatchback 1.8 i-VTEC EX GT 5dr
£21,750

The Honda Civic Hatchback full review Read in full

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Two fine petrol engines
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
No match for the best
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Some suspension and road noise
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Good residuals, but there’s no diesel
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Hard plastics, but solid build
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Superb in both areas
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Futuristic cabin is too compromised
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Poor headroom; otherwise excellent
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Ranges from pretty good to plush

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Honda Civic certainly stands out in a crowd thanks to its sharp lines that are a major departure from previous Civics.

It comes in three- and five-door forms, but the Type R hot hatch and 2.2-litre diesel models are no longer available because they don’t meet the latest emissions regulations.

Inside, the Civic is fastidiously well put together and all models come with twin front, side and curtain airbags. All models in the range also have ESP stability and traction control.

Every Civic comes with all-round electric windows and a clever trip computer, as well as a CD stereo, climate control and alloy wheels. The driver has manual seat height adjustment and a steering wheel that adjusts for reach and rake. Space is good for those in the front, but rear headroom is cramped for adults. No rear windscreen wiper is an irritating omission.