Review: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback vs Sedan - As difficult a choice as you'll ever make

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Review: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback vs Sedan - As difficult a choice as you'll ever make
Review: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback - SURPRISE! This is the best small car in the world
The 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback is made in Swindon, England. The last Honda Civic Hatchback (the 2002-2005 Honda Civic Si) was also built in Swindon England.
2017 Honda Civic hatchback reviews - The Honda Civic hatchback is an all-new car built on the Honda Civic sedan platform, including the 106.3 inch wheelbase.
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback engine - a 1.5 liter all-aluminum 4 cylinder with either 174 horsepower or 180 horsepower in Sport and Sport Touring trims.
2017 Honda Civic hatchback torque - all CVT's have 162 lb/ft of torque except the LX 6 speed which has 167 and the Sport 6 speed which has 177. Other models are not available with a manual transmission.
2017 Honda Civic hatchback 0-60 is 6.5 seconds.
2017 Honda Civic hatchback fuel economy is 34 mpg combined with the CVT.
2017 Honda Civic hatchback interior features 26 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat up, 46 cubic feet with the rear seat down and 50 cubic feet when utilizing the space between the front seats.
2017 Honda Civic hatchback wheels are trim specific. 2017 Honda Civic hatchback tires are much more performance oriented than the sedan and coupe.
2017 Honda Civic hatchback configurations include LX, Sport, EX, EXL and Sport Touring. 2017 Honda Civic hatchback sport. 2017 Honda Civic hatchback ex review. 2017 Honda Civic hatchback ex l. 2017 Honda Civic EX hatchback. 2017 Honda Civic ex hatchback review. 2017 Honda Civic EX hatchback specs. 2017 honda civic ex hatchback for sale. 2017 Honda Civic ex l hatchback. 2017 Honda Civic ex l navi. 2017 honda civic turbo hatchback.
Review: 2017 Honda Civic EX T - This is Honda at its absolute best
2017 Honda Civic review - The 2017 Honda Civic is available in the same variety of trim choices we have become familiar with for generations.
2017 Honda Civic reviews - they are all not only positive, but put the Civic at the head of the class.
2017 Honda Civic EX T review - The 2017 Honda Civic EX T or EX turbo is the same as the 2017 Honda Civic EX review since all EX's are turbos.
2017 Honda Civic engine - The 2017 Honda Civic EX T engine is an all aluminum 1.5 liter compact 4 cylinder with 174 horsepower and 162 lb/ft of torque.
2017 Honda Civic EX T 0-60 - The 2017 Honda Civic EX 0-60 is 6.7 seconds with a CVT or continuously variable transmission.
2017 Honda Civic EX T fuel economy - The 2017 Honda Civic EX gets 36 mpg combined driving.
2017 Honda Civic EX trunk space - The 2017 Honda Civic EX T has 15.1 cubic feet of trunk space.
2017 Honda Civic EX interior - The 2017 Honda Civic EX T interior is huge thanks to its 106.3 inch wheelbase. Headroom is ample even with a sunroof. The 2017 Honda Civic back seat is very spacious. This 2017 Honda Civic EX T for sale at Big Island Honda in Kona, Hawaii
2017 Honda Civic EX T specs - The 2017 Honda EX specs are discussed throughout the video. 2017 Honda Civic EX T sedan. 2017 Honda Civic EX sedan. 2017 Honda Civic EX turbo. 2017 Honda Civic EXT. 2017 Honda Civic EX sedan review. 2017 Honda Civic hatchback vs coupe. 2017 Honda Civic EX T interior. 2017 Honda Civic mpg. This 2017 Honda Civic hatchback and 2017 Honda Civic EX sedan are for sale at Big Island Honda.
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[@djmocok]

Man you'd make one hell of a good car salesman.

[@Vincent2wice]

Joe you are a fucking natural. your review seems so relaxed, natural, genuine and very informative. great job buddy. aloha

[@CamoKevlar]

You've pushed me over the edge! I purchased a 2017 Honda Civic EX Hatchback in sonic gray pearl. Thanks for the information!

[@senninhapsx1191]

CamoKevlar Hello! Why else the hatch as opposed to the Si? I am about to purchase a new Civic, literally in the next few hours, and I am completely torn. I prefer the two door coupe, but the hatch is pretty cool as well. I don't mind the 5-speed MT, but I do so much city driving the last time I had a MT I ended really disliking it.

[@andyadam94]

CamoKevlar I have been trying to lease a hatch EX in sonic gray, but there is no inventory on it.

[@RKO859]

That's a beautiful colour. My other choice would be that Aegean Blue or whatever its called.

[@tahsin28]

Sonic grey pearl is the Best car colour in the world

[@RMLK]

Better be adding that Type R wing to it.

[@tonyamato1781]

Picking up my black Honda civic hatchback sport touring next week can't wait!!

[@user-xd2bs7hj6u]

Great review. I considered both but went with the Hatchback EX in rallye red and I love it!

[@senninhapsx1191]

obx chick Hello! Why else the hatch as opposed to the Si? I am about to purchase a new Civic, literally in the next few hours, and I am completely torn. I prefer the two door coupe, but the hatch is pretty cool as well. I don't mind the 5-speed MT, but I do so much city driving the last time I had a MT I ended really disliking it.

[@DaniBibiana]

This is such a great and informative video! Thank you!!

[@everycarSeattle]

Thank you for taking a look Daniela, I appreciate it!

[@gudalawrence2028]

have to say I love the way you compare the civic with way bigger and exotic cars. looking forward to owning a 6MT civic coupe this year as a replacement for my bmw 325i.

[@lorenauribe3204]

Arroz con chancho peru

[@johnnypinkleton9410]

@@lorenauribe3204 viva el peru carajo

[@JB-ki9ql]

very good review I'd love you to have driven them back to back .

[@sikcivic80]

Great review. Was it cut short?

[@xtothebeatyallx]

Great review, thank you

[@TheKingkingg]

awesome review, I have a 2016 EX-T... should I trade in for upcoming Site? meaning... what am I loosing /gaining?

[@RyanMiller3039]

I'm liking the hatchback more and more

[@zakbdz]

i really like the sedan, the guy talking is very charismatic, i like listening to him!

[@kelleyterhark9661]

I bought the 2017 EX-t is pearl white with 2000 miles on it for 19500. Its actually just as wide as my fusion which really surprised me.

[@sara_36511]

I like sedans bc they look better and feel safer but hatchbacks save so much gas money and the driving experience is so nice ugh I’m having trouble choosing.

[@JQin931]

Great review I’ll take then hatchback and the other one too. He sold me on both lol

[@everycarSeattle]

Thank you so much for taking a look Joaquin, I appreciate it!

[@johndonnelly5971]

Nice watch dude

[@Ianmundo]

The power of the new Civics in underrated by Honda, they dyno at around +15 horsepower over the stock numbers and higher torque as well

[@typer600rr]

Ianmundo really, no wonder when I test drove the 6 speed manual I got up to 49mph pretty fast I was surprised

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I really like the Honda Hatchbacks!

[@adrianng274]

We just moved in ocean city maryland , im considering to get a hatchback however im a bit worried about how will this car handle specially during winter ...any suggestion ?

[@brandonboggess3112]

The only thing that makes this a difficult choice is that the Si isn't available as a hatchback. Matter of fact, if you want a manual hatchback, you have to get either the base model or the Sport model (which is still just a base model interior and features with upgraded wheels and a body kit). It's almost like Honda is trying to push sporty hatchback buyers who would consider the Civic into Fords and VWs.

[@guillermodvl]

Excellent video but cut short. You sell Honda's? If not you should.

[@senninhapsx1191]

Hello! Why else the hatch as opposed to the Si? I am about to purchase a new Civic, literally in the next few hours, and I am completely torn. I prefer the two door coupe, but the hatch is pretty cool as well. I don't mind the 5-speed MT, but I do so much city driving the last time I had a MT I ended really disliking it.

[@hoghavemercy1]

The hatchback is fun to drive, I've owned Civics from Year 92, 07, 12 and now the 2018 EX Hatchback, they are not Civic of the old with that I mean they're faster and have bigger 17" wheels and tires and lot smoother on the freeway, I test drove the sedan and the hatchback, the hatchback has better handling, it's a different Civic, I spend $80 a month for gasoline while our Honda Pilot 2013 uses $265 a month, I just got sick of that, 2 things that bug me with the Hb is the tires are too loud and there's no radio knob, brake hold is kind of stupid, Honda makes nice cars but they're so stingy adding splash guards at least, other than that this car is awesome, test drive both and let yourself decide, btw the hatchback cost about $500 to $600 more from the sedan.

[@farisshah4852]

I would choose the Sedan just because of the rear design. Honestly the hatchback version doesn't seem to entice me as much.

[@typer600rr]

Faris Shah I would never buy the sedan ugly as hell. On the other hand the hatchback is sexy and the trunk space is jaw dropping

[@FZNL]

Blackvue Dashcam iwont buy a box 📦 lol

[@MrPotScraperz]

It so feels like a small V6 ngl 😂😂 it’s mad quick

[@Jaysondk]

Why is there no engine cover like Merc and bmw? the engine room looks very messy tho

[@saulgarcia7049]

Does anyone know if the fenders, hood, and bumper are interchangeable to the hatchback to the sedan lx?

[@DatBoiWolf]

I'm tall and the ex sedan was too short for me with the sunroof, I only had about a half inch of headroom. I was wondering if the hatchback with the sunroof has any difference in headroom.

[@palleppalsson]

I've heard that the Hatchback is an inch or so higher and has a bit more headroom. Can't remember though which of the 1000 videos I've seen mentioned it.

[@DatBoiWolf]

Turns out there is a height adjustment lever, I didn't know about it. You were right though, the hatch has more headroom by a very slight amount. I think I'm leaning hatch. I feel you though, I've been watching videos endlessly and I finally found one that mentioned to height adjustment lever.

[@NOFATCHICK1]

DatBoiWolf oh wow lol. come on dude all cars have height adjustment within the seat

[@tonygarcia8767]

Does the civic sedan really drive and handle different than the hatchback.

[@mstenson4]

God you sold me on the hatch

[@CrystalMc]

Crx is a third the size of the new hatch. I wish the civics today weren't so big....I just sold my 91crx last summer and it was intimidating to test drive the newer civics because they felt like boats! Haha, so I got a 350z :) my spiritual successor to my crx...reasonably small two seater with a lift back.

[@frf1670]

Crystal Mc wait wuuuut? I don't know if you know anything about cars but 350zs are around 500-600 pounds heavier than the new civics. In reality 350z should feel much heavier and more boat-like than the civic... and honestly if you really wanted a light weight daily sports car you should've considered Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 twins. Even lighter than the civic and handles much better than the 350z.

[@CrystalMc]

Haha, I guess I know which one of us drives a civic! Eat my dust!!!

[@frf1670]

Crystal Mc Crystal Mc I actually drive a 2016 Subaru WRX STI so I'm pretty sure the 350z will eat its dust every time ;-). I did test drive a civic hatch recently and was impressed by how well it handles. To me it's a really small car comparing to all the mustangs, SUVs , trucks and family sedans on the road. It's a compact car after all, but hey 350z is pretty fun I assume. My friend has a 370z Nismo which i had fun with a while back. It's an amazing car.

[@CrystalMc]

Francis Fung, it annoys me that the civic gets bigger in every evolution...all cars do...ohh, so spacious they say. Thing is, today's civic is as big as the accord of the late 90s. I am nostalgic for Honda of the 90s...it's just not the same animal anymore. They are nice of course, but not exceptional anymore

[@exionem]

Being an owner of 80s,90s and 00s civics and accords I wholeheartedly agree. The new Civic is the size of my full sedan 1994 Accord. They´re getting way TOO big for a "compact" car.

[@polatalemdar9731]

I still don’t understand why the audi keeps being mentioned in a Honda Civic review. It should be compared against a Toyota if anything

[@tonyperuano]

too convincing, glad you don't work at my local dealers

[@MoodSwingZX]

Both xD could be made to hatchback xD i prefer looks of a sedan but I like the trunk of hatchback

[@tommyzoom9976]

What's the difference between a hatchback and a sedan in general? I've been searching for a while and still don't understand

[@everycarSeattle]

In a hatchback the rear glass and the trunk are one piece, in a sedan they are separate. A notchback looks like a sedan but the glass and trunk are one piece like a sedan.

[@tommyzoom9976]

@@everycarSeattle OHH I get it now. When you open the boot the window goes up too. Now it makes sense when they say the boot is separate from the car

[@MoodSwingZX]

Pulls straight from the bottom. My pops has hatchback one.

[@constantin58]

Why 1.5T EX-T and EX-L are 105Lb heavier than 2.0L EX ?

[@everycarSeattle]

That 2.0 is a famously lightweight engine. The turbo is heavier despite the smaller displacement but is significantly more fun to drive.

[@mikligardur9104]

Why does Hatch have so big front and rear vents compare to Seden. I prefer Seden version

[@klever6913]

Cause the hatch is supposed to look more sporty

[@lulolee5325]

These cars have to be hatchbacks! Sedans have to be bigger. Bigger sedans look the most elegant, and justified.

[@everycarSeattle]

I like the sedans quite a lot Lulo, but I think the hatchbacks are really amazing.

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

Model s is also a hatchback/ liftback right? Not a sedan. Anyway i choose the hatchback. Sedans are not popular here in Europe

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

Also with the bigger cars i liked the hatchback more. In the 90s we had the mazda 626 in hatchback and sedan. And the hatchback looked so much better. You have that practicality and that nicer shape. I also don’t know why they made the model S a liftback. And the model 3 a sedan. The model 3’s rival the Polestar is a liftback

[@johnnypinkleton9410]

Are you honda pro jason's older brother?

[@everycarSeattle]

He actually came to our store in Seattle once Johnny, but we never got a chance to work together. I've never seen his stuff but I can tell you from meeting him that he's a really nice person in real life.

[@johnnypinkleton9410]

@@everycarSeattle Yea he seems like a legitimate all around nice guy. I really enjoy his enthusiasm for Honda reliability. Thanks for answering and thanks for the review. I'm very much liking the civic sedan but the hatch seems so much more practical for my wife and long trips

[@tuanh5319]

The hatchback looks great. Im considering getting one. Im really dissapointed that the wrap around taillights are not available on the Hatch as it is with the civic coupe. Would have been a perfect dd for me.

[@frf1670]

Tuan H don't buy the coupe. The coupe is a whole lot less sporty and comfortable than the hatchback. I regret everyday on my decision of getting a 2016 civic coupe touring instead of waiting for the 2017 hatch sport touring after I test drove a 2017 hatch.

[@tuanh5319]

Really? That's odd since I thought the coupe shoudl be sportier. If I get the coupe, it would probably be the SI. Imo everyones different but for me I can't go wrong with either car. They both look good. Im leaning more towards the coupe though because of the wrap around taillights which I have been pushing car manufacturers to implement into their cars. I want the coupe because its a new representation of car lighting. The hatch should have the wrap around taillights but as you can see they cut corners.

[@frf1670]

Tuan H they didn't cut corners since this is designed for European market primarily. The coupe looks sportier but in reality the hatchback has a much better ride with a better suspension setup and reduces a lot of body roll comparing to the coupe. It handles better than the coupe for sure. And the exhaust tips and wheels on the sport/sport touring hatch make it looks much better than the coupe. So yeah get the Si if you really want the coupe looks and performance at the same time because the regular coupe sucks.

[@tuanh5319]

They cut corners because to have wrap around taillights requires more engineering. I watched the video where the designer for the coupe said that originally the taillights did not make it but he kept pushing for it.

[@senninhapsx1191]

Tuan H Hello! Why else the hatch as opposed to the Si? I am about to purchase a new Civic, literally in the next few hours, and I am completely torn. I prefer the two door coupe, but the hatch is pretty cool as well. I don't mind the 5-speed MT, but I do so much city driving the last time I had a MT I ended really disliking it.

[@georgelouis6515]

I don't want a hatchback. What other cars can you tell me about?

[@danielb3863]

LX always holds it value better than any Civic. Best model to buy if you keep your Civic 10 plus years. No point in getting higher trims that will be loaded with tech that will either break and/or become obsolete over those 10 plus years. Save the cash and do upgrades throughout the years yourself to the gadgets inside.

[@mint3]

Hubcaps.

[@mike06250]

Mint LX gets alloys on the hatch

[@mattyflame1]

Except you are driving it for 10 years, don't you want to have those features...ya know....for those 10+ years🤔

[@stevensteven377]

He compares the RS to an Audi A3 handling, then buy the A3, which also has a real automatic transmission over the cheap and underperforming Honda CVT.

[@mattyflame1]

Steven Steven but the price...

[@2595220]

What's iluminium?

[@MissMan666]

you talking about anuminimum ?

[@nanights1]

What is better the ex, ex-l or ex-t?

[@CamoKevlar]

Ex-L

[@nanights1]

CamoKevlar may I ask what's the difference between the ex-l and ex-t?

[@nanights1]

Matthew B okay thank you :)

[@jonathanlopez3787]

nanights ex-t is the turbo version with the sunroof for the sedan, exl is the turbo leather navigation package for the hatchback

[@RubberDucky999]

Can't get an 1.5 engine manual with a tow hitch on the hatchback, so the choice is easy. the annoyance might be big though.

[@everycarSeattle]

You'd think all cars would be set up with the ability to safely pull a small load...it would be a key selling point and super inexpensive to do.

[@dezflix7007]

I’m 17 would this be a good first car?

[@SK-lt1so]

If only you could find a manual Civic hatchback. Somewhere...

[@gaza1knockist568]

s kirk the hatch back comes in stick...but your not going to get the sunroof or the lane watch camera tho.

[@brandonboggess3112]

They make them, but supply is incredibly low, and they're all stripped models. So far every single Civic Hatchback within 200 miles of my location has been sold before it hit the lot. Every Honda dealer around me is sitting on 100+ Civics and they're all automatics, aside from a couple of Si models (which they unfortunately don't make as a hatchback).

[@senninhapsx1191]

Hello! Why else the hatch as opposed to the Si? I am about to purchase a new Civic, literally in the next few hours, and I am completely torn. I prefer the two door coupe, but the hatch is pretty cool as well. I don't mind the 5-speed MT, but I do so much city driving the last time I had a MT I ended really disliking it.

[@zakbdz]

we get it, you can drive manual

[@roincec]

The type R is a hatchback. And a Manual. :D

[@jjlovelord]

hatch is the winner

[@GranMastaDee]

Did he say: "light in the loafers"??

[@bigbrotherxxx]

Its not 6.5 seconds but 8.1 seconds to 0 to 60...

[@everycarSeattle]

I just found a site BigBrother that's every 0-60 time there is - www.zeroto60times.com/vehicle-make/honda-0-60-mph-times/

[@bigbrotherxxx]

@@everycarSeattle i always use official sources... please check this out... www.honda.co.uk/cars/new/civic-5-door/specifications.html

[@derose2026]

Soooo hatchback? But what color haha

[@osamabinpawning123]

derose2026 blue!

[@slamminsammy24sw]

derose2026 im tied between blue or black

[@derose2026]

Sam Wilson I've seen the black in person and as much as I like black in other cars, I really don't in this one. The hatchback has black sporty lines and cool stuff you can't really see on the black car but they're all pretty cool I guess. I'm really liking the dark grey color with black wheels

[@osamabinpawning123]

derose2026 yea you're so right. the black hatch covers all the sexy cuts on it

[@osamabinpawning123]

derose2026 yea you're so right. the black hatch covers all the sexy cuts on it

[@MadeJustForYou07]

Mid 6 0-60.... someone didn't do their research.

[@se7777en]

I prefer hatchback. So stylish

[@everycarSeattle]

You and me both Ruslan, they look awesome

[@Beyonder1987]

Minus the Type R. Honda Civic isn't big in Europe at all.

[@everycarSeattle]

The Type R is popular anywhere people drive cars...they really are amazing.

[@Beyonder1987]

@@everycarSeattle agreed. However ordinary Civic isn't desirable here in Europe.

[@rafaelortega4151]

I hope he sells for a living

[@everycarSeattle]

My entire life I've been a salesman, but now I help other salespeople learn new ways to make money.

[@IrmanSarajlija]

the cargo volume in sedan 15.1 cubic feet..and hatchback 26 cubic feet..thats not true...i come from europe..and here the honda say 472 liters for hatchback and 519 for sedan..so sedan has a bigger cargo volume..so..i went to a honda dealer to compare the both of these...in fact the hatchback have 420 liters and 52 liters extra..under..where is the place for reserve tire...and you in usa add extra cargo volume until rear window for hatchback..so you ger 26 cubic feet wich is around 750 liters...but sedan is only messured normal without place where is the resreve tire...if you add that...52 liters and 519 and if you load it until window..you get probabbly more cargo volume in the sedan...go to a dealer..compare it...and you will know...dont let everyone to make brainwash..check it by yourself....sorry my english is bad...its not my mother language...i only learn it in a school for couple of years

[@zdenojasoyasho3077]

You are very cute !

[@zmby322]

our new honda civic 2015, the back door is sticking out in the back on the right side, all door gaps are on even, many other problems, battery only lasting 30 month, trunk and hood couver the same thing, air conditioner gave out in 1 year, strasmission has got a long pause when it's cold, 4 shocks froze up, clunking under the car, alignment problem, handling like crap. HOW AND THE HELL CAN A HONDA BE THE BEST CAR ? NISSAN GAVE ME 5 OIL CHANGES, AND HONDA GAVE ME NOTHING, NISSAN GREASED THE WASHED IT CHECKED IT ALL OVE , DIDN'T CHARGE ME A CENT. NOW THAT WHAT I CALL SERVICE. AND NISSAN. YOU WOULD NEVER GET USE TO TAKE ANOTHER HONDA, IF WAS THE LAST CAR ON EARTH.

[@randallsmith5631]

zzzzz

[@Mateicats]

Great review, but please use less adjectives. As a customer I feel like you're trying too hard to sell the vehicle, almost trump like.

[@TheeSamuelNelson]

Viorel Matei definitely politician vibe. But he seemed nice.

[@cornelcon5267]

This asiatic car with bus plastic interior will never compete with European cars 👍

[@stanktheman6609]

Cornel Con other than its more reliable, cheaper, and looks just as good if not better than European cars👌

[@alexduta7469]

At least these asians didn't scam half the world by cheating emission tests.

[@MissMan666]

and get what, a VAG vehicle ? I have a gut fealing that the Turbo'ed Honda will be way more reliable than lets say a TSI engine. That alone would make me pick the Honda.

[@aburkhon9136]

Rubbish plastic car

[@exionem]

Nothing "small" about these new Civics. Getting bigger and fatter...

[@mattyflame1]

exionem that's like a lot of cars nowadays. Ya it's no ek but I think it's a perfect in between in the size catagory. I just hope they don't change it.

[@miatand1156]

This guy is so full of it. I think I just double vomited.