2024 Ford Mustang vs. 2024 Honda Civic Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Mustang

2024 Ford
Mustang

MSRP*: $30,920 to $58,185
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Picture of the 2024 Honda Civic

2024 Honda
Civic

MSRP*: $24,950 to $31,450
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MPG - City 15 - 21 MPG 26 - 31 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 32 MPG 36 - 39 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 315-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 480-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 500-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 158-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable, Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 315 - 500 hp 158 - 180 hp
Exterior Length 189.4 - 189.7 in 179.0 in
Exterior Width 75.4 - 76.1 in 70.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 29.0 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 37.6 in
Rear 34.8 in
Front 37.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 37.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Civic than the Ford Mustang, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Mustang will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Civic.

Convenience
With the Honda Civic you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the Ford Mustang, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Mustang will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda Civic, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Mustang is much wider than the Honda Civic, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Ford Mustang, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Honda Civic.

Handling
The Ford Mustang has a larger turning radius than the Honda Civic, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Mustang has a much more powerful engine than the Honda Civic. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Ford Mustang does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Honda Civic.

Utility
The Ford Mustang has less seating than the Honda Civic, making the Honda Civic the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.