Compare the2024 Acura IntegraVS 2024 Honda Civic

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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With its standard Collision Mitigration Braking System, the Acura Integra is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Honda Civic, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Integra	Civic
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-10 MPH
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-22 MPH
25 MPH Low beams	-22 MPH	-21 MPH
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
37 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
Warning Issued-Brights	2.1 sec	2 sec
37 MPH Low beams	-22 MPH	-18 MPH
Warning Issued-Low beams	1.2 sec	1.1 sec

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Integra has standard Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, helping the driver avoid collisions. Only the Civic EX/EX-L/Touring/Sport Touring offers Cross Traffic Monitor.

The Integra A-Spec offers optional AcuraLink, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to get turn-by-turn driving directions, remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The Civic doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the Integra and the Civic have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors and available rear parking sensors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Acura Integra is safer than the Honda Civic:

	Integra	Civic
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	231	325
Neck Injury Risk	27%	30%
Neck Stress	191 lbs.	241 lbs.
Neck Compression	19 lbs.	23 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	328	444
Neck Stress	151 lbs.	189 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	265/107 lbs.	275/164 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Acura Integra is safer than the Honda Civic:

	Integra	Civic
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	145	195
Abdominal Force	226 lbs.	286 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	239	268
Spine Acceleration	60 G’s	79 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	12 inches	12 inches
HIC	236	260
Spine Acceleration	45 G’s	51 G’s
Hip Force	646 lbs.	805 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Acura Integra is safer than the Civic Sedan:

	Integra	Civic
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	160	205
Neck Tension	201 lbs.	268 lbs.
Torso	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	1.14 in	1.26 in
Torso Max Deflection	1.26 in	1.85 in
Torso Deflection Rate	8 MPH	10 MPH
Pelvis	ACCEPTABLE	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	959 lbs.	1138 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Torso	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	1.02 in	1.89 in
Shoulder Force	201 lbs.	379 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.46 in	1.61 in
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

The Acura Integra has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned an “Acceptable” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The Civic was last only a “Top Safety Pick” in 2023 but no longer qualifies.

Warranty

The Integra comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Civic’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

Acura’s powertrain warranty covers the Integra 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Honda covers the Civic. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the Civic ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

Reliability

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Acura vehicles are more reliable than Honda vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Acura fourth in overall reliability. Honda is ranked fifth.

Engine

The Integra’s standard 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 42 more horsepower (200 vs. 158) and 54 lbs.-ft. more torque (192 vs. 138) than the Civic LX/Sport’s standard 2.0 DOHC 4-cylinder. The Integra’s 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder produces 20 more horsepower (200 vs. 180) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (192 vs. 177) than the Civic EX/EX-L/Touring’s standard 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder. The Integra Type S’ standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 140 more horsepower (320 vs. 180) and 133 lbs.-ft. more torque (310 vs. 177) than the Civic EX/EX-L/Touring’s standard 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Acura Integra 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder is faster than the Honda Civic (automatics tested):

	Integra	Civic LX/Sport	Civic EX/EX-L/Touring
Zero to 30 MPH	3.2 sec	3.6 sec	3.4 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	7.6 sec	9.2 sec	8 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	12 sec	14.7 sec	12.9 sec
Passing 45 to 65 MPH	3.4 sec	4.3 sec	3.5 sec
Quarter Mile	15.9 sec	17 sec	16.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	92.9 MPH	86.5 MPH	89.9 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Integra CVT with its standard engine gets better fuel mileage than the Sport 2.0 4-cylinder Auto (30 city/37 hwy vs. 29 city/37 hwy).

Transmission

The Acura Integra has a downshift rev synchronizer that automatically raises engine speed to make downshifts perfectly smooth. This keeps the car from lurching during downshifts, preventing loss of control during cornering. The Civic doesn’t offer a downshift rev synchronizer.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Integra’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Civic:

	Integra	Integra Type S	Civic
Front Rotors	12.3 inches	13.8 inches	11.1 inches
Rear Rotors	11.1 inches	12 inches	10.2 inches

The Integra stops much shorter than the Civic:

	Integra	Civic
70 to 0 MPH	153 feet	176 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	100 feet	124 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Integra Type S’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Civic (265/30R19 vs. 235/40R18).

The Integra’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Civic LX’s standard 55 series tires. The Integra Type S’ tires have a lower 30 series profile than the Civic Sport/Touring’s 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Integra has standard 17-inch wheels. Smaller 16-inch wheels are standard on the Civic LX. The Integra Type S’ 19-inch wheels are larger than the 18-inch wheels on the Civic Sport/Touring.

The Integra has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Civic doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

The Integra offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Civic’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Integra is 1.5 inches wider in the front and .8 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Civic.

The Integra Type S handles at 1.02 G’s, while the Civic Touring Sedan pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Integra Type S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 3.2 seconds quicker than the Civic Sport Sedan (24.7 seconds @ .78 average G’s vs. 27.9 seconds @ .6 average G’s).

Chassis

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Integra A-Spec Technology is quieter than the Civic Sport Sedan (71 vs. 72 dB).

Passenger Space

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Integra a Large car, while the Civic is rated a Mid-size.

Cargo Capacity

The Integra has a much larger trunk than the Civic Sedan (24.3 vs. 14.8 cubic feet).

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the Integra’s hatch uses gas strut supported hinges that don’t intrude into the cargo area. Its intrusive beam hinge reduces the Civic’s useful trunk space.

The Integra’s standard folding rear seats are split to accommodate bulky cargo. The Civic LX Sedan/Sport Sedan’s standard single piece folding rear seat is not as flexible; long cargo and a passenger can’t share the rear seat.

Servicing Ease

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Acura service is better than Honda. J.D. Power ranks Acura 6th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 36% lower rating, Honda is ranked 25th.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the Integra A-Spec with Technology Package, the memory seats make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position. The Civic doesn’t offer memory seats.

The Integra’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Civic doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Integra A-Spec with Technology Package/Type S has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and warning readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Civic doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Integra’s standard Keyless Access System allows you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, open the trunk, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Pushbutton Start standard on the Civic only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the car. Pushbutton Start is not available on the Civic EX/Sport/Touring.

The Integra’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Civic’s passenger power window switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The Integra’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Civic LX/Sport’s standard fixed intermittent wipers only have one fixed delay setting, so the driver will have to manually switch them between slow and intermittent.

The Integra’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Honda only offers heated mirrors on the Civic EX/EX-L/Touring/Sport Touring.

When the Integra A-Spec with Technology Package is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Civic’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Acura Integra and the Honda Civic, based on reliability, safety and performance.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Integra as the 2023 North American Car of the Year. The Civic was last chosen in 2022.