2022 Honda Civic Old vs New: Spot the differences

The all-new 11th-generation Honda Civic is already out, and as you’ve seen on its launch article, it assumes a sleek and clean minimalistic shape. Inside, it also has a lot of new onboard features, and suffice to say, one can say that it is the most high-tech the Civic has ever been. 

2022 Honda Civic

So how does it compare to the outgoing 10th-generation model? Let’s go over that in detail. 

2022 Honda Civic Old vs New: Exterior 

The new 11th-gen Civic appears subtler than its predecessor. For starters, Honda removed the model’s chrome details on the front. Then again, the new Civic’s hood looks far longer than the previous version’s hood. It also gets a set of larger LED headlamps available in the mid-spec V and top-spec RS, which gets a more parallel orientation than the old one’s swept-up pair.

Compare the old (left) and new (right) Honda Civic

Towards the sides, the new Civic also has a lower beltline, and its window sills are now horizontal. Honda says that this provides better visibility. The rear end has also changed in that it now has a wider rear track. This provides the 11th-gen Civic a more planted look compared to the old model.

Which version has the better roofline?

Size-wise, the 2022 Civic is 4,678mm long, 1,802mm wide, and 1,415mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,735mm. Moreover, the top-of-the-line RS variant comes with a curb weight rated at 1,337 kg.

The old Civic meanwhile, has a length of 4,659mm, a width of 1,799mm, and a height of 1,416mm. Its wheelbase is 2,698mm long, and it has a curb weight of 1,305 kg.

The newer version gets a more mature appearance

Overall, the new Civic is both longer and wider than the older model. It also has a significantly longer wheelbase. Paired with the “human-centered” interior, this growth in size should prove that the new Civic is more spacious than the old model. Do note though that the new Honda-made sedan is 32 kg heavier than the old model. Then again, the new Civic uses a more powerful engine and a more robust transmission, which we’ll talk about later.  

2022 Honda Civic Old vs New: Interior 

As mentioned, the new Civic now comes with a “human-centered” interior. Mind you, the outgoing Civic in the Philippine market does have a well-arranged interior, but the one on the new model appears to have more visibility. Even the dashboard is less cluttered, and the buttons, particularly for the climate control, are spaced out more.

Interior: old model (left) vs new model (right)

Speaking of space, the buttons on the steering wheel now make better use of space. This is in contrast to the old Civic’s steering wheel buttons, which appear to have a larger blank space on its right steering wheel spoke. Moreover, the steering wheel itself is sleeker-looking, and the gear-shift lever, as well as several crucial car controls are now positioned nearer to the driver. The center console now also comes with two cup holders, which are positioned for better access by the front cabin’s occupants. This is in contrast to the old version’s one large cup holder that’s found just after the elbow rest.  

For the top-spec RS variant in the local market, the Civic comes with black leather with suede seats and soft-touch surfaces. Honda also made sure to use materials that don’t attract smudges and fingerprints. To be specific, these are controls and surfaces found on high-use areas like the center console, dashboard, interior door cards, as well as the buttons on the steering wheel. 

2022 Honda Civic Old vs New: Tech and Safety 

For on-board entertainment, the all-new Civic RS now has a fully digital 10.2-inch fully digital display. This is the first time that the model is fitted in with a digital gauge cluster which is more legible and more versatile than the old version’s analog gauge cluster. It can display all sorts of information like music selection, the usual trip computer, the status of driver-assist features, among others. Meanwhile, the mid-spec V and base S get a 7-inch digital display with an analog speedometer.

Instrument Cluster: old (left) vs new (right)

To keep its occupants entertained, the top-spec 11th-gen Civic comes with a nine-inch touchscreen head unit, which comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said screen is also positioned higher up on the new Civic’s dashboard. This is in contrast to the outgoing Philippine-spec model’s seven-inch screen, which is embedded in the center of the dash just below the center AC vents. Do note that the outgoing Civic also has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but it lacks the wireless capability of the new model.  

Apart from the said head unit, the new PH-spec Civic RS trim now features a 12-piece Bose audio system and wireless charging. The Civic S uses four speakers, while the Civic V is installed with eight speakers.

The Honda Civic is safer than ever

Honda also upped the ante for the 11th-gen Civic’s safety. It now has six airbags to protect the car's occupants in the event of an accident. These airbags are found in the driver and front passenger, side, and side curtain. Of note, the side curtain airbags are available only in the top-of-the-line RS variant.

In comparison, the 10th-gen Civic RS has four airbags at the most. Then again, just like the new model, the older version also has speed-sensing door locks, hill-start assist, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, ISOFIX child tethers, stability control, etc. 

Lastly, Honda also made sure to provide the new Civic with the latest version of the Honda Sensing safety suite which is available as standard. It offers features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Low Speed Follow (LSF), Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Auto High Beam (AHB), and Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN).

2022 Honda Civic Old vs New: Engine 

As mentioned, the all-new 11th-gen Honda Civic’s 1.5-liter turbo engine makes more power rated at 176 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. Compare that to the old Civic’s 1.5-liter turbo, which makes 171 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque. 

Improved powertrain

For transmissions, the new Civic still uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT). According to Honda, this part was given a more robust hydraulic pump and revised programming for a better driving experience.  

Suspension-wise, both the old and new Civic still use a MacPherson strut for the front and a multi-link type for the rear. The new Civic’s suspension system, however, now has a pair of new lower arms with a new busing design. These can provide less road noise, less vibrations, and more stability during spirited driving. 

2022 Honda Civic Old vs New: Pricing

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) slightly increased the price range of the 11th-generation Honda Civic. The Japanese automaker also renamed the mid-spec E to V. See the full list of prices below:

• Honda Civic S Turbo CVT Honda Sensing - Php 1,290,000
• Honda Civic V Turbo CVT Honda Sensing - Php 1,498,000
• Honda Civic RS CVT Honda Sensing - Php 1,690,000

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