Honda Civic Si

Name: 2012 Honda Civic Si
Brand: Honda

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

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CR's Take

Redesigned for 2012, the Civic Si is available as either a coupe and a four-door sedan. Both come with a powerful new 201-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that revs easily, sounds invigorating, and delivers a commendable 29 mpg overall fuel economy. The six-speed manual transmission has ideally spaced gear ratios and shifts crisply. However, as a sports sedan the Si falls short. While the handling is capable it is uninspiring and lacking in finesse, due to the lackluster steering feel and response. The ride is very stiff and noise levels are extremely high. The car feels insubstantial with subpar interior quality.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2012 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

2012 Honda Civic Si

$ NA

EPA MPG 25 mpg

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2012 Audi A5

$5,750 - $9,850

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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$9,825 - $9,975

EPA MPG NA

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2012 Audi TT

$8,875 - $18,250

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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$6,600 - $9,025

EPA MPG NA

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$6,575 - $13,575

EPA MPG 28 mpg

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$8,025 - $10,675

EPA MPG NA

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EPA MPG 21 mpg

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$7,775 - $24,900

EPA MPG 18 mpg

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EPA MPG 32 mpg

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EPA MPG 31 mpg

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EPA MPG 20 mpg

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EPA MPG 31 mpg

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$10,900 - $24,050

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$12,450 - $18,200

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EPA MPG NA

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EPA MPG 24 mpg

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EPA MPG NA

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$ NA

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta

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EPA MPG 27 mpg

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2012 Volvo C30

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EPA MPG 22 mpg

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EPA MPG 21 mpg

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Features & Specs

coupe

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2.4-liter 4 (201 hp)

6-speed manual

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Model History

2022-Present

Current Generation

Available only as a sedan, this Si is based on the 11th-generation Civic. Honda refreshed the Civic for 2025. Thanks to suspension tweaks, most Civics get a ride comfort improvement, but not the Si. The stiff and choppy ride can send big jolts into the cabin on rougher roads. The sporty Si comes only with a six-speed manual transmission and a 200-hp turbo engine. The precise shifter is a delight to operate. The cabin is relatively roomy, but the car's low-slung stance makes it awkward to get in and out. The Civic features a less cluttered interior and a simpler infotainment system. The touchscreen infotainment system is very easy to use. The Si gets standard BSW and RCTW, which are available only on the top Civic trims. The high-performance Type R with a 315-hp, 2.0-liter turbo engine returned for 2023.

2017-2021

2017 Redesign Year

Redesigned for 2017, the Civic Si, available as either a coupe or a four-door sedan, uses a powerful 205-hp, 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that revs easily, sounds invigorating. The high- performance Type R with a 306-hp, 2.0-liter turbo engine also debuted in the U.S.. The standard six-speed manual transmission has ideally spaced gear ratios and shifts crisply. It gets a commendable 32 mpg overall in our tests. However, the Si falls short as a sports sedan. While the handling is capable, it is uninspiring and lacking in finesse, and the steering lacks feel and response. The ride is very stiff and noise levels are extremely high. The Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver assisted technologies became standard for 2020.

2012-2016

2012 Redesign Year

Available as either a coupe or a four-door sedan, the Civic Si uses a powerful 201-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that revs easily, sounds invigorating, and delivers a commendable 29 mpg overall. The six-speed manual transmission has ideally spaced gear ratios and shifts crisply. However, the Si falls short as a sports sedan. While the handling is capable, it is uninspiring and lacking in finesse, and the steering lacks feel and response. The ride is very stiff and noise levels are extremely high. The Si also feels insubstantial, with subpar interior quality.

2006-2011

2006 Redesign Year

The Civic Si is a sporty coupe based on the top-rated small Civic sedan. It comes with a smooth, powerful 197-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that revs easily and sounds invigorating. The five-speed manual transmission is replaced by a six-speed manual. It has ideally spaced gear ratios and shifts crisply. Handling is fairly nimble with tenacious tire grip. But the electric steering feels a bit vague and short on feedback. Its response is not linear, detracting from the car's agility and sporty character. The ride is stiff and choppy and road noise is pronounced. The Si manages to deliver spirited acceleration as well as commendable fuel economy.