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2020 Honda Civic: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The biggest change for 2020 is the Civic hatchback's refresh, with revised styling, a quieter cabin, and notable equipment upgrades. The Si also gets a focused update, while most sedan and coupe trims carry over after their 2019 refresh.
About the 2020 Honda Civic
10th generation Civic. For the U.S. lineup, 2020 is a late-cycle year: sedan and coupe models are largely unchanged after the 2019 refresh, while the hatchback gets its main facelift/update and the Si gets a focused performance-and-safety update.
Honda positions the Civic as a compact car that handles everyday driving better than many rivals. The main appeal is a mix of efficiency, easy drivability, useful cabin space, and handling that feels more engaging than the typical small car. The hatchback adds extra cargo flexibility, and the Si adds enthusiast appeal, but the basic Civic idea is the same across the lineup: practical transportation that does not feel stripped down or boring.
The 2020 Civic lineup ranges from the practical LX to the comfort-focused EX, which has a turbo engine, heated front seats, and smartphone integration. Sport emphasizes sharper looks and cabin tech, while the 205-hp Si pairs a six-speed manual with performance-focused suspension hardware. Touring and Sport Touring add leather seating, navigation, and upgraded audio, with Sport Touring combining those features with the hatchback body.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The Si received shorter final gearing for quicker response. A six-speed manual version was added to the Sport Touring hatchback.
Styling
The hatchback received revised front and rear styling plus new wheel designs. The Si added revised front and rear trim, LED headlights, and LED fog lights.
Safety
The Si gained Honda's driver-assist safety suite, including automatic high beams. Most other Civics already had the safety suite before 2020.
Tech
The hatchback Sport gained a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, keyless entry, and push-button start. Hatchback EX-L and Sport Touring added a built-in garage-door remote, while the separate EX-L with Navigation trim was dropped.
Structural
The hatchback added sound insulation and improved body sealing to reduce cabin noise.
2020 Honda Civic specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 31–32 mpg | 30–31 mpg | 26 mpg | 31–32 mpg | 30–31 mpg | 30 mpg | 29–30 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 40–42 mpg | 38–40 mpg | 36 mpg | 40–42 mpg | 38–40 mpg | 37–38 mpg | 35–38 mpg |
| Horsepower | 174 hp | 158–174 hp | 205 hp | 174 hp | 158–180 hp | 174 hp | 174–180 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 138–162 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 138–162 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 11.9–46.2 cu-ft | 12.1–46.2 cu-ft | 11.9–14.7 cu-ft | 15.1–46.2 cu-ft | 12.1–46.2 cu-ft | 11.9–14.7 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.9–37.4 in | 35.9–37.4 in | 35.9–37.4 in | 36–37.4 in | 35.9–37.4 in | 35.9–37.4 in | 36 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2020 Honda Civic fully redesigned?
No. The 2020 Civic remained part of the 10th generation. The hatchback received a mid-cycle refresh, the Si got a focused update, and most other sedan and coupe trims carried over.
What changed on the 2020 Honda Civic hatchback?
The 2020 Civic hatchback received revised front and rear styling, new wheel designs, upgraded interior details, and more sound insulation. The Sport gained a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, keyless entry, and push-button start, while Sport Touring added a six-speed manual version.
What changed on the 2020 Honda Civic Si?
The 2020 Civic Si gained Honda's driver-assist safety suite, automatic high beams, shorter gearing for quicker response, LED headlights and fog lights, revised exterior trim, red interior accents, and enhanced engine sound in the cabin.
Is the 2020 Honda Civic meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
It is meaningfully different mainly as a hatchback or Si. Most non-Si sedan and coupe trims changed very little, but the hatchback received a broader refresh and the Si added substantial safety, lighting, styling, and response upgrades.
Did the 2020 Honda Civic Sport Touring hatchback have a manual transmission?
Yes. A six-speed manual version of the Civic Sport Touring hatchback was added for 2020, pairing the manual gearbox with leather seating, navigation, premium audio, and the turbo engine.
2020 Honda Civic Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Honda Civic.
4.3
2020 Honda Civic
(3,028 reviews)
“Ive loved the gas mileage for the vehicle but hates issues with windows falling down after rain. The high beams are the issue I get flashed from other cars at least 7-8 times every night from the bright white led high beams.”
“The car is dependable, handles well, and has enough features to make the ride comfortable.”