Chevy Cruze vs Honda Civic

Trying to decide between the 2019 Chevy Cruze and the 2019 Honda Civic? You’ve come to the right place! In this review, we at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet will show you how these two highly sought-after models stack up against each other when it comes to performance, interior, and safety. Shoppers in Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin should read ahead to learn more!

Cruze vs Civic: Performance Specs

The 2019 Chevy Cruze offers two engine options to choose from starting with a 1.4L turbo engine that pumps out 177 lb-ft of torque, as well as some respectable efficiency. For even more power and efficiency, swap this standard engine out for the Cruze’s available 1.6L turbo-diesel engine.

This available engine makes a whopping 240 lb-ft of torque while achieving an incredible EPA-estimated 31 city/48 highway MPG with the Cruze sedan.¹

As for the 2019 Honda Civic, you will also have two engines to choose from. However, neither one is a turbo-diesel engine. As a result, this vehicle maxes out at 167 lb-ft of torque and an EPA-estimated 31 city/40 highway MPG.

Cruze vs Civic: Comfort and Convenience

Both the 2019 Chevy Cruze and the 2019 Honda Civic offer a hatchback body style that provides more than 47 total cubic feet of cargo space and a sedan body style. In the sedan body styles of these models, you’ll find more than 42 inches of front legroom, as well as available heated front seats, leatherette seating surfaces, and automatic climate control.

The Cruze and the Civic both offer intuitive infotainment systems with Bluetooth® and smartphone app integration. Only the Cruze offers a standard built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi® Hotspot. The Civic doesn’t offer this—even as an available feature on any of its trim levels.

Cruze vs Civic: State-of-the-Art Safety

The 2019 Chevy Cruze and the 2019 Honda Civic specialize in keeping you and your passengers safe and confident in all types of road conditions. That’s why both models offer a lengthy lineup of advanced active safety features including:

• Rearview cameras to assist with parking and reversing
• Lane Keeping Assist which helps you stay in between your lines
• Following Distance Indicator to warn you when you get too close to other vehicles
• Automatic braking features that help you get stopped in time

There are a few extra features that you’ll get with the Cruze including automatic pedestrian braking and Teen Driver Technology, which is designed to help new drivers create good driving habits for life.

2019 Chevy Cruze vs 2019 Honda Civic: The Verdict

As you can see, the 2019 Honda Civic offers a few great features, but the 2019 Chevy Cruze goes above and beyond in every single way. Now that you’ve had a taste of what the 2019 Chevy Cruze has to offer, it’s time to get behind the wheel and experience it for yourself.

Shoppers in the areas of Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin can schedule a test drive in the Cruze today by giving us a call at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet!

¹ Based on EPA hwy estimate 48 MPG HWY for Cruze Diesel Sedan and fuel tank capacity. Your range may be less.