Honda Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126 S 5dr Review
Category: Family car
Section: Version review
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The Honda Civic is good to drive, has a big boot and comes with lots of standard kit. It still can’t match the Volkswagen Golf in terms of performance, handling or refinement, but the Civic offers a generously sized boot, good selection of technology and competitive servicing packages. It’s a shame the infotainment system is so poor, though.
get the best priceTrim: S
Entry-level S trim isn't worth considering because you don't even get a radio or air conditioning. Besides, the price premium to upgrade to SE trim is tiny.
Engine: 1.0 VTEC Turbo 126
The 124bhp 1.0-litre petrol engine is all you really need in a Civic: it delivers perfectly adequate acceleration from low revs and will complete the 0-60mph dash in a reasonable 10.7sec.
Key information
Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH10.5 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxMANUAL
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure
49.6
Boot CapacityHow much space is there?
492
litres
EmissionsOfficial emissions rating
128
g/km
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