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2024 Honda Civic vs 2024 Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 96.2 to 61, on fuel & range, performance, safety.

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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 …

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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…

Verdict · default weights

2024 Polestar 2

Clear win

The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 96.2 to 61, on fuel & range, performance, safety.

Fuel & range2024 Polestar 2 leads by 64.8
Performance2024 Polestar 2 leads by 39.8
Safety2024 Polestar 2 leads by 10.7
Category · weight2024 Polestar 2overall 96.22024 Honda Civicoverall 61
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310035.2
Safetyw 491.480.7
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 210060.2
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall96.261

Polestar 2: model-level data · Honda Civic: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Polestar 2

Safety Signal80 B
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls5
Owner complaints24 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutBack Over Prevention (14), Electrical System (5), Tires (5)

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

Safety Signal76 C
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls3
Owner complaints139 · 14 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained aboutSteering (72), Unspecified (30), Forward Collision Avoidance (26)

Top recalls

  • highSeats24V859000 · 121 vehicles
  • highSteering24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
  • highSteering23V704000 · 264,567 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Polestar 2Honda Civic
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsBEVGAS
EPA configuration compared2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)Civic 4Dr
Combined mpg / MPGe11536
EPA annual fuel cost$650$1,750
EV range320 mi
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which 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.