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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $25,215–$32,144 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2018 Honda Civic Si is a sports that earns a Carivo score of 8.0/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 8.9/10, while Technology at 7.2/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 8.9/10. The Civic Si nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. Safety lands at 8.0/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.7/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.2/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $25,215–$32,144, 24 MPG, seating 5, the Honda Civic Si sits in the mid-market bracket of the sports segment. At 7.7/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 8 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2018 Honda Civic Si will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good sports should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2018 Honda Civic Si ranks #68 of 316 sportss in the Carivo database — better than 79% of the segment. Its 8.0/10 overall score is 0.3 points above the segment average of 7.7/10. Its $25,215 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $46,090 by about 45%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Across the Civic Si model years we've scored, the 2018 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.4/10 | $31,672 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 8.3/10 | $30,750 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.4/10 | $29,827 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.3/10 | $28,905 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 8.2/10 | $27,982 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 8.2/10 | $27,060 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 8.1/10 | $26,137 | Read review → |
| 2018 (this review) | 8.0/10 | $25,215 | |
| 2017 | 8.0/10 | $24,292 | Read review → |
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