Honda Small Cars
MSRP
- $10,000 - $20,000 (5)
- $20,000 - $30,000 (5)
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (7)
- 20 MPG or Better (7)
- 30 MPG or Better (3)
- 40 MPG or Better (2)
- 45 MPG or Better (1)
2008 Honda Civic
#1 in Affordable Small Cars
In our rankings, the 2008 Civic is engaged in a sibling rivalry with the 2008 Honda Fit. The Civic holds an edge in safety and visual appeal, while the Fit's versatile cabin makes it a ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.3 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2007 Honda Civic
The Civic delivers superior reliability combined with a better ride than you might expect from a compact. While the Civic continues to set the benchmark for quality in the compact car class, Honda's Fit and ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.2 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2008 Honda Civic Coupe
Not Yet Ranked
The 2008 Honda Civic Coupe has two available engines. The base Civic Coupe is equipped with a standard 1.8-liter, four cylinder i-VTEC engine that makes 140 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. The more-powerful and ...
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| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid
#3 in Affordable Small Cars
The Civic Hybrid provides similar qualifications to the popular Toyota Prius while offering the conventional styling of a gas-engine sedan. But many reviewers report its around-town driving is weak even for a hybrid vehicle.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 6.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
The Civic Hybrid competes effectively with the Toyota Prius, although gas mileage doesn't quite match the Prius in around-town driving. If you're in the market for an affordable small car and aren't exclusively looking at ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 6.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2008 Honda Fit
#2 in Affordable Small Cars
The Fit's configurable cabin, numerous standard amenities and peppy performance secure its place as one of the top affordable small cars. With the escalating gas prices, it's also an economical purchase for its good fuel ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.2 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 8.3 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
2007 Honda Fit
The Fit delivers a versatile interior layout and plenty of safety features. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should also consider the Honda Civic.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 8.4 |
| Safety: | 8.3 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |







