Honda introduced the Civic Hatch as a more performance-oriented version of the sedan which is powered by a 1.5L four-cylinder engine as standard that is mated to a CVT and churns out 174 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. With its peak torque dispersed at low RPM, the Civic Hatchback is quick to launch while also being an efficient power plant. If you want to experience the fun of Civic, you can avail the Sport and Sport Touring trims that offer 180 horsepower of peak power and a torque output of 177 lb-ft
You have a choice of 6-Speed manual transmission or CVT unit where the latter decreases the torque output to 162 lb-ft. Both the engine tunes are close enough in terms of power. The CVT unit constantly changes gear ratios to give you seamless driving and save fuel. The 180hp engine with the 6-Speed manual adds to the thrill and fun driving experience. The Civic HB can do 0-60 MPH in a minimum of 7.3 seconds.
Models
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2020 Honda Civic hatchback
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2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
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2020 Volkswagen Golf
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2020 Toyota Corolla hatchback
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MSRP
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$21,750
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$21,500
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$23,995
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$21,390
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Engine
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1.5L Turbo I-4
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2.5L SkyActiv-G I-4
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1.4L TSI I-4
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2.0L I-4
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Drivetrain
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FWD
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FWD
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FWD
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FWD
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Transmission
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CVT
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6-Speed SkyActiv Drive automatic w/od
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8-Speed Automatic
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CVT
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Power
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174hp @ 6000 RPM
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186hp @ 6000 RPM
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147hp @ 5000 RPM
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169hp @ 6600 RPM
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Torque
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162lb-ft @ 1700 RPM
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186lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
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184lb-ft @ 1400 RPM
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151lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
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0-60 MPH
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7.3 seconds
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7.4 seconds
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7.6 seconds
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7.5 seconds
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Quarter mile
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15.2 seconds
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15.4 seconds
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15.3 seconds
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15.6 seconds
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Top Speed
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125 MPH
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131 MPH
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127 MPH
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118 MPH
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The 2020 Honda Civic hatchback is on another level as compared to the rivals with its better performance and agility than the sedan. With its 174 hp engine, most of the rivals taste the dust behind it, also surpassing the more powerful Mazda 3 Hatchback that makes 186hp, in terms of acceleration. The CVT might be sleek but the 6-Speed manual makes the ride more engaging. Rivals like the Golf and Corolla are close but that's not enough for such reputed cars.
How well does the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback handle?
Once you get behind the wheel of the 2020 Civic, you'll forget that it is a regular hatchback. If you compare it with similar cars, it has the best handling characteristics and with its new-age dynamics and a sports-oriented suspension, the ride quality is remarkable. The balancing and cornering ain't special yet satisfactory for its segment.
Honda has well thought about the Civic and how to give it better agility and durability on the road. It is made to perform like a track vehicle. The stability and traction management assists you at high speeds. As it mostly resembles the performance-oriented Type-R, it ensures similar agility and dynamics while driving.
Braking Performance
To stop safely from high speeds, you need proper braking equipment and that's why the 2020 Civic Hatchback comes standard with four-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front discs. The brakes are complemented by four-wheel ABS, brake assist, and hill assist. 2020 Civic hatch comes equipped with 11.1-inch brake rotors at the front and 10.2-inch rotors at the back. The braking performance is quite impressive as the 2,763 pounds weighing Civic stops at a distance of 110 feet from 60MPH.
Models
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2020 Honda Civic hatchback
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2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
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2020 Volkswagen Golf
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2020 Toyota Corolla hatchback
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Brake Rotors: Front (inches)
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11.1
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11.0
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11.3
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11.5
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Brake Rotors: Rear (inches)
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10.2
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10.4
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10.7
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10.5
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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2,906
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3,082
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3,023
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3,060
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60-0 MPH (feet)
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110
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115
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118
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113
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With its lightweight structure, the 2020 Honda Civic hatchback has an advantage over other cars but also has the smallest brakes that work well with its size. The hefty rivals couldn't stop faster even with their bigger brake rotors. The closest one to the Civic hatch is the Toyota Corolla that takes 3 feet more to come to a halt. Unsurprisingly, the heavier Mazda and Volkswagen, even with slightly larger rotors take longer distances to come to a halt.