Very Good
2025 Honda Civic review
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
Andrew Maclean
Honda Civic vs BYD Seal Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV L
Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
200 to 418 km
NA
Warranty
8 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$44,986 - $70,605
$46,990 - $65,748
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CarExpert's Take
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional build quality
- Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
- Comfortable, quiet ride
Misses
- High price of entry
- Basic amenities
- Small touchscreen
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Comfortable, refined manners
Misses
- Not tuned to be a sports sedan
- Premium-spec makes more sense
- Storage and charging off the pace
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 235kW | 150kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 310Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 2600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
