2024 Honda Civic vs 2024 Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 96.2 to 61, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
2024 Honda Civic
The 2024 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Civic 4Dr, is EPA-rated at 36 …
2024 Polestar 2
The 2024 Polestar 2 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Whee…
2024 Polestar 2
Clear winThe Polestar 2 wins clearly, 96.2 to 61, on fuel & range, performance, safety.
| Category · weight | 2024 Polestar 2overall 96.2 | 2024 Honda Civicoverall 61 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 35.2 |
| Safetyw 4 | 91.4 | 80.7 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 60.2 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 96.2 | 61 |
Polestar 2: model-level data · Honda Civic: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPolestar 2
Top recalls
- highAir Bags24V939000 · 7 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V615000 · 27,816 vehicles
- minorService Brakes, Hydraulic25V409000 · 2 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V280000 · 27,816 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention24V477000 · 25,825 vehicles
Honda Civic
Top recalls
- highSeats24V859000 · 121 vehicles
- highSteering24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
- highSteering23V704000 · 264,567 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Polestar 2 | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 36 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $1,750 |
| EV range | 320 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Polestar 2 or the 2024 Honda Civic?
The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 96.2 to 61, on fuel & range, performance, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Polestar 2 scores 96.2 and the 2024 Honda Civic 61. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Polestar 2 or the 2024 Honda Civic?
2024 Polestar 2: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 5 recalls. 2024 Honda Civic: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.