Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
Model | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Civic | Outlander | Outlander | Outlander | Outlander |
Trim | DX | VP | LX | LX-S | EX | EX-L | Si | Hybrid | GX | ES | SE | XLS | GT |
Engines | |||||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | |||||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||||||
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |||||||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||||||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||||||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||||||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||||||||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||||||||||||
Climate Control | |||||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||||||
Shifts power to the outside wheel in turns to counteract understeer. | |||||||||||||
When one front wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||||||
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |||||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||||
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |||||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||||||
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output. | |||||||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||||||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||||||||||||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | |||||||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||||||||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||||||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn off. | |||||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||||||
Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | |||||||||||||
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather. | |||||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2011 Honda Civic
5-speed manual FWD
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