Brand	Honda Philippines	Kia Philippines
SRP*	₱1.583 Million Honda Civic Price	₱1.095 Million
Variant	Civic V Turbo CVT Honda Sensing	Forte 1.6 LX AT
User Rating	4.34 Civic reviews	4.24 Forte reviews
Fuel Type	Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines	Gasoline Gasoline Cars in Philippines
Available Color(s)	+1	+1
Vehicle Type	Sedan Sedan Cars in Philippines	Sedan Sedan Cars in Philippines

	4.34/5 67 reviews	4.24/5 17 reviews
User Review Comparison	Great handling at everyday driving speeds After driving a Lexus for almost 4 years, I moved to the Honda Civic, and it has been near perfect. I am really very happy with the fit and finish... Read More B Bagwis Oct 14, 2025 for Honda Civic	An affordable compact sedan I really want to applaud Kia for making such a great car. It has turned my daily commute into a pleasant experience. It gives the feel of an... Read More A Abraham Jun 07, 2023 for Kia Forte

Things we like	The Honda Civic offers a premium, ergonomic interior with excellent cabin materials and thoughtful design. It delivers a well-balanced ride with sharp handling, making it both comfortable and engaging to drive. Fuel efficiency is impressive, especially with the hybrid variant, placing it among the best in class. Read More	Great design Comfortable cabin Decently powerful engine Read More
Things we don't like	Top-level variants are expensive, pushing them beyond some rivals in price. Some premium features like ventilated seats and a sunroof are missing even in higher trims. The rear-seat space, while decent, can feel tight for three adults on longer trips. Read More	Little expensive Read More

Engine	1.5L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	1.6L Gasoline Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System	PGMFI	--
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	--
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 4	--
Bore X Stroke	73.00 x 89.5	--
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharger	--

Transmission Type	CVT	Automatic
Gear Box	Variable Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	No

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	--
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	No
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	No	No
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	No
Knee Airbags	No	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	--
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Emergency Stop Signal	Yes	--
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	No
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning System	Yes	No
Advance Safety Feature	Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keep Assist, Road Departure Mitigation Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keep Assist, Road Departure Mitigation	--
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Front Parking Sensors	--	No
360 Camera	--	No
Park Assist	--	No
Downhill Assist Control	--	No
Blind Spot monitor	--	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	--	No

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Front Front	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Drive Mode	Eco, Normal Eco, Normal	--
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	No	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Anti-glare Mirrors	Yes	--
Wireless Charger	No	No
Additional Features	Remote Engine Start Remote Engine Start	--
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Ventilated Front Seats	--	No
Ventilated Rear Seats	--	No
Rear Reading Lamp	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	No
Memory Seats	--	No
Head-Up Display	--	No

Display Size	9 inch 9 inch	8 Inch 8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	8 8	4 4
Smartphone Connectivity	Honda Connect Honda Connect	--
Navigation System	No	--
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No
Voice Control	Yes	--
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
CD Player	--	Yes

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	No	No
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Seat Lumbar Support	--	No
Heated Seats - Front	--	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	Yes

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	No
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	Yes
Taillight Type	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb
Fog Lights Front	Yes	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamps Washer	--	No
Rear Spoiler	--	No

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