Civic 2022 vs. Sportage vs. Tucson vs. MG HS: Top variants Comparison

Honda Pakistan is asking a premium price for its new 11th generation Civic. A smart buyer is the one who knows his options and then chooses the one which gets him most for his money. To become a smart buyer, you obviously need to know your options and there are many.

Read: Honda Civic 2022 launched in Pakistan | Price | Specs | Features | Booking Information & More

The top variant of Honda Civic 2022 – Civic 1.5 RS Turbo LL CVT – will cost you Rs.6,149,000. This is not pocket change for a lot of people. Did you know, you can get an SUV for this price range?

Unless your heart is set on buying another sedan or you’re an ardent Civic fan, you should think about your options. For example, the SUVs we are going to discuss in this blog are premium vehicles with superior features.

Let’s compare top-of-the-line variants of these cars for a fair comparison. There are some specifications that remain constant throughout all variants. Here are the dimensions of the vehicles compared below:

Specifications

Specifications	Civic 1.5 RS Turbo LL CVT	KIA Sportage AWD	Hyundai Tucson AWD	MG HS
Engine Type	1.5L Turbo	2.0 Naturally aspirated	2.0 Naturally aspirated	1.5L Turbo
Displacement	1498	1999	1999	1490
Hp and Torque	176 hp and 220 Nm	157hp and 196Nm	155 hp and 196 Nm	160 hp and 250 Nm
Transmission	CVT with paddle shifter	6-speed Auto + sportmatic	6-speed Automatic	7-speed Twin Clutch with paddle shifter
Length×Width×Height (mm),	4687 x 1802 x 1432	4485 x 1855 x1635	4480 x 1850 x 1660	4574 x 1876 x1685
Wheelbase (mm)	2735	2670	2670	2772
Ground Clearance (mm)	154	172	172	175
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Tyre size	215/50/R17	225/55R18	225/55R18	235/50R18
Suspension front	McPherson	McPherson	McPherson	McPherson
Suspension rear	Multi-link	Multi-link	Multi-link	Multi-link
Fuel tank capacity	47	62	62	55

Now let’s compare their comfort features.

Read: Civic 10th generation vs. 11th generation: Is it worth the upgrade?

Comfort features Comparison

Features	Civic 1.5 RS Turbo LL CVT	KIA Sportage AWD	Hyundai Tucson AWD	MG HS
Footrest (driver)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Power windows	4-door Automatic	Electronic with driver side automatic	Electronic with driver side automatic	4-door Automatic
Power steering	EPS	EPS	EPS	EPS
Alloy wheels	17-inch	18-inch	18-inch	18-inch
Power side mirrors	✔	✔	✔	✔
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt + Telescopic	Tilt + Telescopic	Tilt + Telescopic	Tilt + Telescopic
Infotainment system	9-inch	8-inch	10.1-inch	10.1-inch
Rain sensor	✔	✔	–	✔
Smart keyless entry	✔	✔	✔	✔
Remote boot opening	✔	✔	✔	✔
DRL	✔	✔	✔	✔
TFT Display integrated into the meter cluster	7-inch	3.5-inch	4.2-inch	–
Auto headlamp	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sports mode	✔	✔	✔	✔
Seat headrest	✔	✔	✔	✔
Seats	Manual adjustable	Manual + Lumbar support	8-way automatic with lumbar support	6-way automatic with manual lumbar support
Climate Control	Dual zone Auto	Dual zone Auto	Dual zone Auto	Dual zone Auto
Sunroof	Standard	Panoramic	Panoramic	Panoramic
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	✔	✔	✔	✔

Needless to say, you should be safe irrespective of which car you drive. However, it’s a known fact that some cars are safer than others for a variety of reasons. Is the new Civic safer than the ones it’s been compared to in this blog? Let’s find out.

Safety features Comparison

Specifications	Civic 1.5 RS Turbo LL CVT	KIA Sportage AWD	Hyundai Tucson AWD	MG HS
ABS with EBD	✔	✔	✔	✔
Hill Start Assist	✔	✔	✔	✔
Downhill brake assist	–	✔	✔	–
TPMS	–	–	–	✔
Electronic Parking brake	✔	✔	✔	✔
Electronic Stability Program	✔	✔	✔	✔
Auto Hold	✔	✔	✔	✔
Immobilizer	✔	✔	✔	✔
Airbags	2	2	2	6
Parking sensors	✔	✔	–	✔
Adaptive Cruise Control	✔	✔	✔	✔
Auto emergency braking	✔	–	–	✔
Lane Departure notification	✔	–	–	✔
Blind spot monitoring	–	–	–	✔
Lane keep assist	✔	–	–	✔
Front collision warning	✔	–	–	✔

Price Comparison

Now here comes the real deal – the reason we’ve written this blog for you.

Models	Price (Rs)
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo LL-CVT	6,149,000
KIA Sportage AWD	6,000,000
Hyundai Tucson AWD A/T Ultimate	5,999,000
MG HS	8,900,000 apx

You’re forgiven for wondering why a 6 million vehicle is being compared with an almost 9 million vehicle. The reason is rather simple – MG has very recently announced this price hike. Previously, HS was available in this price range. Another reason which made us include MG HS in this comparison was that a slightly driven HS would still be available within the discussed price range.

All in all, the idea has been to inform you of your choices.

Final Verdict

There’s no denying, the new Civic is impressive, especially its premium variant. However, it is priced in such a way that you can buy so many other equally and better cars for a similar price.

If not Civic 2022 then what? Well just take a look at the offerings from KIA, Hyundai and MG. In this blog, you’ll find a fair comparison of the four.

Too bad MG HS now costs around 9 million. Otherwise, at its previous price it would have given Civic a run for its money any day. It offers more features than any of the other three. However, there are still many used MG HS listed on the OLX Classifieds that you can get for around Rs.6 million.

Let us know if you prefer to buy a brand new Honda Civic or would pass it for more premium SUVs? Which SUV would go for in the given price range?

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