Honda Civic vs Abarth 695

The Honda Civic starts from $35,900 before on-road costs, while the Abarth 695 opens at $48,369. That makes the Honda Civic the more affordable entry point by $12,469.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $39,490 and $53,206 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Civic by roughly $1,565 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Civic and Abarth 695 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Civic packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Abarth 695.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda Civic and 7 in the Abarth 695.

The Honda Civic features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Abarth 695 gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Civic stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Abarth 695. The Abarth 695 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Civic uses a Petrol producing 135kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Abarth 695 responds with a Turbo T-Jet making 132kW and 250Nm, paired to a 5-speed manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Honda Civic has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 132kW. In the real-world sprint, the Abarth 695 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Civic measures 4,549mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 892mm longer than the Abarth 695 at 3,657mm (2,300mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Civic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 333L in the Honda Civic and 185L in the Abarth 695, giving the Honda Civic a 148L advantage. The Honda Civic seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,397/year for the Honda Civic and $1,710/year for the Abarth 695. That is a $313 annual difference in favour of the Honda Civic.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Honda Civic) vs $1,710 (Abarth 695). The Honda Civic saves you roughly $313 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic) vs 3 years / 150,000km (Abarth 695). The Honda Civic has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Civic)—.