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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $27,060–$35,045 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
Our scoring places the 2020 Honda Civic Si at 8.2/10 overall, which translates to a Recommended rating for this sports. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 9.0/10, while Technology at 7.5/10 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. At 9.0/10, reliability is one of this sports's best cards — few vehicles in our database score higher on this dimension. The safety score of 8.2/10 is solid mid-pack territory. If advanced driver aids matter to you, compare standard equipment carefully and verify ratings at nhtsa.gov.
Performance scores 7.8/10 — competent for everyday use. Acceleration and handling are adequate for commuting and highway driving, though enthusiasts will want to look at higher-rated alternatives. Tech rates a reasonable 7.5/10: the essentials are covered and well executed, but rivals at the same price often include more as standard.
Priced from $27,060–$35,045, 26 MPG, seating 5, the Honda Civic Si sits in the mid-market bracket of the sports segment. Value is where it presses its advantage — 8.0/10, meaning the feature set and quality outrun the asking price. At 6 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Our take: The 2020 Honda Civic Si is a solid, well-rounded sports that covers the essentials without obvious deal-breakers. For most buyers in this segment, it's a safe, dependable choice.
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 2020 Honda Civic Si ranks #20 of 316 sportss in the Carivo database — better than 94% of the segment. Its 8.2/10 overall score is 0.5 points above the segment average of 7.7/10. Its $27,060 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $46,090 by about 41%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2017 Honda Civic Si scores 8.0/10 — within striking distance of the 2020's 8.2 — and starts roughly $3,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| 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 (this review) | 8.2/10 | $27,060 | |
| 2019 | 8.1/10 | $26,137 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 8.0/10 | $25,215 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 8.0/10 | $24,292 | Read review → |
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