The 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback comes equipped with a 1.5-liter I4 that makes 174 hp @ 5500 rpm horsepower and 167 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm of torque. The car takes 5.8 seconds to reach 60 MPH from a standstill while it is able to run a quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds. All the trims are powered by the same engine, hence, there is no change in the performance figures as you go up the trims.
2018 Honda Civic Hatchback 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| EX w/Honda Sensing 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| EX-L w/Navigation 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| EX-L w/Navigation and Honda Sensing 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| LX w/Honda Sensing 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
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Considering the acceleration figures, the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback isn't the best performer amongst the competitors and takes its time to reach 60MPH from naught. Even in the quarter-mile run, the car is an average performer and won't pin any excitement meter around. The fastest car of the lot is 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback which is just a tad bit quicker than the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and does the 0-60 MPH run in 4.9 seconds. It also reaches the quarter-mile mark faster than the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback.
The braking on the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback is quite sure-footed and has an evident bite to it. Although it is not the best braking car in its segment it's not the worst either. The ride takes some time to come to a complete halt but it does so with composure and the car doesn't sway away from its path. During the emergency braking test, the car decelerates from 60MPH to zero in 117 feet which is a little slower than 2018 Honda Civic Type-R.
2018 Honda Civic Hatchback vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | - | 117 ft. |
| 2018 Kia Forte Hatchback | 8.2 sec | 16.5 sec | 176 ft. | - |
| 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | 9 - 9.2 sec | 16.4 - 17.3 sec | - | 137 ft. |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza Hatchback | 8.8 sec | 17.1 sec | 170 ft. | - |
| 2018 Honda Civic Type-R | 4.9 sec | 13.6 sec | - | 100 ft. |
| 2018 Toyota Corolla iM Hatchback | 8.7 sec | 16.7 sec | 175 ft. | - |
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback | 8.4 sec | 16.5 sec | - | 116 ft. |
| 2018 Chevrolet Sonic | 8.5 sec | 16.1 sec | - | 118 ft. |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback | 4.8 - 5.2 sec | 13.4 sec | - | 104 ft. |
| 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback | 6.3 sec | 14.9 sec | 179 ft. | - |
| 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback | 7.2 sec | 15.6 sec | 171 ft. | - |
| 2018 Honda Fit | 8.2 - 8.5 sec | 16.4 sec | - | 126 ft. |
| 2018 Toyota Prius c Hatchback | 10.9 - 11.2 sec | 18.2 sec | - | 121 ft. |
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2017 Honda Civic Hatchback 0-60 and Quarter Mile all Trims
| Trim Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| EX-L 4dr Hatchback w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) | 7 sec | 15.2 sec | 117 ft. |
| Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 6.9 sec | 15.4 sec | 117 ft. |
| EX 4dr Hatchback w/Honda Sensing (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| EX-L 4dr Hatchback w/Navigation, Honda Sensing (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| LX 4dr Hatchback w/Honda Sensing (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | 117 ft. |
| Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 5.8 sec | 14.5 sec | - |
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback vs. Competitor's 0-60 and Quarter Mile
| Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Standing 1/4-mile | Braking (70 - 0 MPH) | Braking (60 - 0 MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback | 6.2 sec | 14.7 sec | - | 126 ft. |
| 2017 Ford Focus ST Hatchback | 6.3 sec | 14.9 sec | - | 121 ft. |
| 2017 Hyundai Accent Hatchback | 9.3 sec | 17 sec | - | 119 ft. |
| 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback | 5.8 - 7 sec | 14.5 - 15.4 sec | - | 117 ft. |
| 2017 Honda Fit | 8.5 sec | 16.4 sec | - | 126 ft. |
| 2017 Toyota Prius c Hatchback | 10.9 sec | 18.2 sec | - | 121 ft. |
| 2017 Volkswagen Golf | 5.5 - 7.3 sec | 13.4 - 15.6 sec | - | 126 ft. |
| 2017 Ford Focus RS Hatchback | 4.5 sec | 13.4 sec | - | 120 ft. |
| 2017 Kia Forte Hatchback | 6.6 - 8.4 sec | 15 - 16.5 sec | 176 ft. | - |
| 2017 Subaru Impreza Hatchback | 8.8 - 9.2 sec | 17.1 sec | 170 ft. | - |
| 2017 Toyota Corolla iM Hatchback | 8.7 - 9.1 sec | 16.7 - 17.2 sec | 175 ft. | - |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback | 7.7 - 8.3 sec | 16 - 16.4 sec | - | 116 ft. |
| 2017 Toyota Prius hybrid | 9.6 - 10.5 sec | 17.8 - 18.2 sec | - | 125 ft. |
| 2017 Chevrolet Sonic | 8.5 sec | 16.1 sec | - | 118 ft. |
| 2017 Ford Focus Hatchback | 6.3 sec | 14.9 sec | 179 ft. | - |
