2023 Honda Civic Si vs. Honda Civic: What’s the Difference?

Once you’ve decided on the 2023 Honda Civic, it’s time to think about a trim. While you could go with the base model, you may also want to think about the high-performance 2023 Honda Civic Si. Here we take a look at how they compare to one another.

Power

The base Honda Civic has a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. You’ll got a lot more muscle in the Si trim, which comes with a 200-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine.

Both engines are paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), though you can swap that out for a six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive is standard. The Si trim also comes with a limited-slip differential.

Tech

Both the base Honda Civic and the Si trim come with an assortment of tech features, including a user-friendly infotainment system. The base model gets a seven-inch touchscreen, while the Honda Civic Si gets a nine-inch touchscreen. An eight-speaker stereo is standard in the Honda Civic, and the Si trim has a 12-speaker stereo.

Amenities they both share include:

• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto™
• USB port
• Bluetooth®
• Remote start
• Keyless entry
• Push-button start

The Si trim adds:

• Wireless smartphone connectivity
• HD and satellite radio
• Extra USB port
• LED shift lights

Safety

You’ll appreciate how your Honda Civic will help keep you safe, as the base model comes with:

• Forward collision warning
• Forward automatic emergency braking
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keep assist
• Rearview camera
• Adaptive cruise control
• Traffic sign recognition
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Rear-seat alert

With the Si trim, you’ll also get rear cross-traffic alert and blind spot monitoring.

Want to see how else the Honda Civic and Honda Civic Si differ? Visit Serra Honda of Champaign to take both for a test drive.