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McGrath Honda of St Charles - Civic Si Coupe vs the competition
1. Standard Features
2012 Civic Si Coupe Manual Transmission
Technical Features
201-hp, 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine Cruise Control
Helical Limited-Slip Differential Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
ULEV-2 (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) Aluminum Shift Knob with Leather
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System Textured-Aluminum Pedals
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Multi-Link Rear Suspension Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise, Audio,
Motion-Adaptive Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and- Phone and i-MID Controls
Pinion Steering Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Map Lights
Brakes Floor Mats
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors
100,000 +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups Rear Window Defroster with Timer
12-Volt Power Outlets (2)
60/40 Fold-Down Rear Seatback
Safety Features
3-Point Seat Belts at All Seating Positions Maintenance Minder™ System
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning
System Exterior Features
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Body-Colored Decklid Spoiler
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Integrated-Rear Window Antenna
Position Detection System (OPDS) Integrated Fog Lights
Side Curtain Airbags Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors
Structure Body-Colored Door Handles
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Chrome Exhaust Finisher
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake
Auto-On/Off Headlights
Distribution (EBD)
17-Inch Alloy Wheels
Brake Assist
P215/45 R17 87V All-Season Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower
Anchors (2nd-Row) Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-
Row All)
Interior Features
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with Color
TFT Screen
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
360-Watt AM/FM/CD Premium Audio System with 7
Speakers, Including Subwoofer
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
USB Audio Interface
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window
Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature
Tachometer with Rev-Limit Indicator
Red Backlit Gauges
2. Awards, Accolades and Ratings
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com named the 2012 Civic one of the 10 Best Green Cars of 2012. The Civic
earned the award from the Trusted Resource® for delivering outstanding gas mileage[1] along with,
"remarkable reliability and exceptional value."
For more information about the 10 Best Green Cars of 2012 from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit
www.kbb.com
Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
[1] 22 city/31 highway/25 combined mpg for Civic Si Coupe. Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use
for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary
depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com named the Civic one of the "Best Family Cars of 2012." The Civic earned this
award from The Trusted Resource® by being "family-friendly in a big way, offering safety, comfort, child-
friendliness, strong consumer ratings and impressive cost of ownership stats."
For more information about the 10 Best Family Cars of 2012, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a
registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
Honda has won the first ever Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Award for Non-Luxury Brands. In
addition, four Honda models won model-level 2011 Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards. Having a
clear idea about a car's future resale value is an important part of the car-buying process, and Honda is
proud to be recognized for how well our vehicles hold their value over time.
Congratulations to the Civic Si Coupe for being named a "2012 Best Redesigned Vehicle" by Kelley Blue
Book's kbb.com. The editors noted its "well-rounded performance highlighted by notably superior daily
driving dynamics"–high praise from The Trusted Resource.®
For more information about the 2012 Best Redesigned Vehicle from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit
www.kbb.com.
Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
Honda has a long history of environmental leadership, including the introduction of America's first mass-
produced hybrid, the [original] Honda Insight, and the first vehicle to meet California's Low-Emission
Vehicle standards, 1996 Civic well in advance of regulatory requirements. Acknowledgment of our
commitment to innovation can be seen by Honda's topping the rankings as the country's greenest
automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—for the fifth consecutive year[1].
[1] Based on a Union of Concerned Scientists analysis of fleetwide global warming and smog emissions
from 2008 model year vehicles.
The 2012 Honda Civic has been named one of About.com's Best New Cars of 2012. About.com's Aaron
Gold called the 2012 Civic "?hands-down the most comprehensive compact car on the market." Gold was
3. also impressed with the many Civic choices: "You can get a sedan or a coupe; a high-fuel-efficiency
version; a high-performance version; a leather-lined version; a hybrid version; even an alternative-fuel
version that runs on clean natural gas. And whichever Civic you choose, you're virtually guaranteed
years of trouble-free motoring."
4. Competitive Comparison
2012 Civic Si Coupe Manual Transmission
Honda has an advantage over the competitors in the areas marked.
Honda has an advantage over one of the selected competitors.
QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Overall Value
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Base Price MSRP $22,355 $23,995 $24,000 $24,000
Comparably Equipped Price $23,145 $25,890 $26,930 $26,930
Destination Charge $790 $795 $795 $795
ALG Residual Value % After 36 53% Not Listed 58% 58%
months
ALG Residual Value % After 60
38% Not Listed 42% 42%
months
5-year Maintenance & Repair
Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Costs
Ownership Cost Rating Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Fuel-Economy (City) 22 21 18 18
Fuel-Economy (Highway) 31 31 25 25
Combined Fuel-Economy
25 25 21 21
(City/Highway)
QUALITY & VALUE ANALYSIS
Warranty
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Basic Warranty (Months) 36 36 36 36
Basic Warranty (Miles) 36000 36000 36000 36000
Powertrain Warranty (Months) 60 60 60 60
Powertrain Warranty (Miles) 60000 60000 60000 60000
PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Engine & Transmission
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Turbocharged 2.0-
5. Liter, I4, 16-Valve, Turbocharged 2.3- Turbocharged 2.3-
2.4-Liter i-VTEC?, I4,
DOHC, EFI Engine; Liter, I4, 16-Valve, Liter, I4, 16-Valve,
16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI
Front/Transverse DOHC, DI Engine; DOHC, DI Engine;
Engine; Front Mounted
Mounted With Front Mounted With Front Mounted With
With Horsepower Of
Engine Horsepower Of Horsepower Of Horsepower Of
201@7000, Torque Of
200@5100, Torque Of 263@5500, Torque Of 263@5500, Torque Of
170@4300, Alloy Block
207@1700, Cast Iron 280@3000, Alloy Block 280@3000, Alloy Block
and Alloy Cylinder Head
Block and Alloy and Alloy Cylinder and Alloy Cylinder
(Standard)
Cylinder Head Head (Standard) Head (Standard)
(Standard)
Engine Cylinders 4 4 4 4
Driveline Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Engine Displacement 2354 1984 2261 2261
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Horsepower @ rpm 201@7000 200@5100 263@5500 263@5500
Torque @ rpm 170@4300 207@1700 280@3000 280@3000
Transmission Manual Manual Manual Manual
Manual Transmission Standard Standard Standard Standard
Paddle Shifters Not Listed Optional Not Listed Not Listed
Electronic Fuel
Fuel System Multi-Point Fuel Injected Direct Injection Direct Injection
Injected
Drive-By-Wire? Throttle
System Drive-By-Wire Drive-By-Wire Control
Drive-by-Wire Not Available Not Available
Control For Throttle For Shifting (Optional)
(Standard)
Emissions Type ULEV PZEV ULEV ULEV
Fuel Capacity (gal.) 13.2 14.5 15.9 15.9
PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Drivetrain
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Limited-Slip Differential Standard Standard Standard Standard
PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING
Braking & Suspension
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Brake System (Front) Disc Disc Disc Disc
Brake System (Rear) Disc Disc Disc Disc
18-mm Front Stabilizer Front Stabilizer Bar Front Stabilizer Bar Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Bar (Standard) (Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
15-mm Rear Stabilizer Rear Stabilizer Bar Rear Stabilizer Bar Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Bar (Standard) (Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
Steering System Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion
6. Towing Pre Wiring Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Independent Independent Independent
Independent
MacPherson Strut Front MacPherson Strut Front MacPherson Strut Front
MacPherson Strut Front
Suspension With Coil Suspension With Coil Suspension With Coil
Suspension (Front) Suspension With Coil
Springs, Shock Springs, Shock Springs, Shock
Springs, Shock Absorbers
Absorbers and Sport Absorbers and Sport Absorbers and Sport
and Sport Ride Type
Ride Type Ride Type Ride Type
Independent Multi-Link Independent Multi-Link Independent Multi-Link Independent Multi-Link
Rear Suspension With Rear Suspension With Rear Suspension With Rear Suspension With
Suspension (Rear) Coil Springs, Shock Coil Springs, Shock Coil Springs, Shock Coil Springs, Shock
Absorbers and Sport Absorbers and Sport Absorbers and Sport Absorbers and Sport
Ride Type Ride Type Ride Type Ride Type
Turning Diameter 35.4 35.8 36.0 36.0
Variable Assisted Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
SAFETY & SECURITY
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
NHTSA Overall Rating 4* Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
NHTSA Overall Frontal Crash
4* Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Safety Rating
NHTSA Overall Side Crash Safety 4* Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Rating
NHTSA Overall Side Barrier 4* Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Crash Safety Rating
NHTSA Side Pole Crash Safety
5* Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Rating
NHTSA Rollover Safety Rating 4* Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Driver Dual Stage, Multiple
Standard Standard Standard Standard
Threshold Front Airbag (SRS)
Front Passenger Dual Stage,
Multiple Threshold Front Airbag Standard Standard Standard Standard
(SRS)
Seat Mounted Front Seat Mounted Front
Front Side Airbags Front Side Airbags
Front Side Airbags Side Airbags Side Airbags
(Standard) (Standard)
(Standard) (Standard)
Side Curtain
Front and Rear Side Protection? Front and Front and Rear Side Front and Rear Side
Side Curtain Airbags Head Curtain Airbags Rear Side Head Head Curtain Airbags Head Curtain Airbags
(Standard) Curtain Airbags (Standard) (Standard)
(Standard)
Second Row Head Restraints Standard Not Listed Standard Standard
Advanced
Compatibility
Body Structure Engineering? (ACE?) Not Available Not Available Not Available
Body Structure
(Standard)
Vehicle Stability Assist? Electronic Stability Dynamic Stability Dynamic Stability
(VSA?) Vehicle Stability Control (ESC) Vehicle Control (DSC) Vehicle Control (DSC) Vehicle
Vehicle Stability Control System
Control System Stability Control Stability Control Stability Control
(Standard) System (Standard) System (Standard) System (Standard)
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
ABS Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard
7. Electronic Brake Distribution Standard Standard Standard Standard
Occupant Position
Detection System Passenger Airbag Passenger Airbag Passenger Airbag
Front Passenger Airbag Cutoff
(OPDS) Passenger Cutoff Sensor Cutoff Sensor Activated Cutoff Sensor Activated
Sensor
Airbag Cutoff Sensor (Standard) By Weight (Standard) By Weight (Standard)
(Standard)
Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPMS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rollover Sensor Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Interior
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Manual Air Conditioning Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Voice Activated Voice Activated Voice Activated
Voice Activated Controls
Controls For Controls For Controls For
For Bluetooth? Wireless
Voice Activated Controls Bluetooth? Wireless Bluetooth? Wireless Bluetooth? Wireless
Enabled Devices
Enabled Devices Enabled Devices Enabled Devices
(Standard)
(Standard) (Standard) (Standard)
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel
Mounted Controls For Steering Wheel Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
Audio, Cruise Control Mounted Controls For Mounted Controls For
Mounted Controls For
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls and Instrumentation Audio, Cruise Control Audio, Cruise Control
Transmission
Display and Wireless and Wireless Enabled and Wireless Enabled
(Optional)
Enabled Devices Devices (Standard) Devices (Standard)
(Standard)
Map Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Telescopic Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tilt Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Area Light Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver's Side Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
2 Front Power Outlets, 2 Front Power Outlets,
2 Front Power Outlets 1 Front Power Outlet 1 Integrated With 1 Integrated With
Front Power Outlet
(Standard) (Standard) Cigarette Lighter Cigarette Lighter
(Standard) (Standard)
Rear Window Defroster Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Trunk/Tailgate Release Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard Standard
8. Multi-function Remote Standard Standard Standard Standard
Extended Service Extended Service
100,000-Miles Extended
Interval For Interval For
Extended Service Interval Service Interval For Not Listed
Distributorless Ignition Distributorless Ignition
Tune-Up (Standard)
(Standard) (Standard)
Exterior Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Standard
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Seating
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Driver's Adjustable Manual Not Listed Standard Not Available Not Available
Lumbar Support
Front Adjustable Seat Height Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fold-down Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Audio
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
AM/FM Radio With AM/FM Radio With
AM/FM Radio With 8 265-Watts, AudioPilot? 265-Watts, AudioPilot?
Premium AM/FM Radio
Speakers Total; CD Speed Sensitive Speed Sensitive
With 360-Watts, Speed
Player; MP3/WMA Volume, Bose? Volume, Bose?
Sensitive Volume and 7
AM/FM Stereo Player; SiriusXM? Centerpoint? Surround Centerpoint? Surround
Speakers Total; CD
Satellite Radio Sound System and 10 Sound System and 10
Player; MP3/WMA
(Includes 3 Months Of Speakers Total; CD Speakers Total; CD
Player (Standard)
Service) (Standard) Player; MP3 Player Player; MP3 Player
(Standard) (Standard)
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Input Audio Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Accessory Standard Optional Optional
Stereo Anti-Theft Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Storage
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Armrest Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
Beverage Holders Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Area Tie-Downs Accessory Standard Not Available Not Available
9. Cargo Net Accessory Standard Optional Optional
Console Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
Door Pocket Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seatback Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Exterior
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Power Moonroof Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Keyless Entry Operated Keyless Entry Operated
Keyless Entry Operated Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob With Via Key Fob With
Remote Keyless Access System
Via Key Fob (Standard) Via Key Fob (Standard) Audible Confirmation Audible Confirmation
(Standard) (Standard)
Vehicle Theft Deterrent System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual Body Color
Dual Body Color Dual Body Color
Dual Body Color Power Folding Power
Folding Power Folding Power
Adjustable Exterior Adjustable Heated
Power Side Mirrors Adjustable Signaling Adjustable Signaling
Rearview Mirrors Signaling Exterior
Exterior Rearview Exterior Rearview
(Standard) Rearview Mirrors
Mirrors (Standard) Mirrors (Standard)
(Standard)
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Automatic Headlights Standard Not Listed Optional Optional
Auto-Off Headlights Standard Not Listed Optional Optional
Fog Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity & Volume
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Fuel Capacity 13.2 14.5 15.9 15.9
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., mfr.) 11.7 15.2 42.8 42.8
Passenger Volume (cu. ft., mfr.) 82.6 93.5 94.6 94.6
Tow Capacity (Standard, lbs.) Not Recommended Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
Tow Capacity (Maximum, lbs.) Not Recommended Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
2012 Honda Civic Si 2013 Volkswagen GTI 2012 Mazda 2012 Mazda
Model Coupe Manual 2-door MAZDASPEED3 MAZDASPEED3
Transmission Touring 5-Door Touring 5-Door
Curb Weight (Manual, lbs.) 2877 3034 3281 3281
Ground Clearance (in.) Not Listed 5.0 4.7 4.7
11. Glossary:
Not Recommended = Feature not recommended according to manufacturer's literature.
Not Applicable = Feature does not apply to the vehicle.
Not Available = Feature is not available as a manufacturer-installed item. It may, however, be available as a dealer-installed
item.
Not Listed = Feature is not mentioned in manufacturer's literature (either promotional or internal literature supplied to Chrome),
but Chrome has not ascertained that the vehicle manufacturer does not offer the feature. It may be available as an unadvertised
manufacturer-installed item (either standard or optional) or as a dealer-installed item.
DPI = Dealer Port Installed. Feature is installed at your local dealership and not available from the manufacturer on factory
delivered vehicles.
*Use mileage figures for comparison only. Actual mileage may vary.
Residual values based on Automotive Lease Guide, 2009. Residual values calculated using 15,000 miles annually.
Cost of Ownership and 5-Year Maintenance and Repair Costs source:
2009 IntelliChoice, Inc., www.intellichoice.com
Intellichoice 2009 model year shown.
** Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes taxes, license, registration/title, optional or regionally required equipment
and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.
The contents of this report are from reliable sources, but are not warranted or guaranteed in any way. You are advised to check
with each manufacturer or its representatives as the final authority on its products.
Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA has introduced tougher tests and rigorous new 5-Star Safety Ratings that provide more
information about vehicle safety and crash avoidance technologies. Because of the more stringent tests, ratings for 2011 and
newer vehicles should not be compared to ratings for 1990-2010 models. Overall vehicle score and frontal crash ratings should
ONLY be compared to other vehicles of similar size and weight. For more information go to www.safercar.gov.