Overview
The 2014 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan fares well in the compact sedan segment. Adding $6,245 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Civic Hybrid hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $24,635 and is offered in 4 trims, reaching a price of MSRP $27,335 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 1.5L inline-4 engine supported by a hybrid system. Mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission, it makes 110 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 31 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 45 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Civic hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 10.1 seconds. Honda offers the same 6 colors for the Civic Hybrid hybrid. The Civic Hybrid mainly competes against the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. From midsize sedan segment, buyers can consider options such as the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.