• Low running costs overall
• No hybrid available, diesel was short lived
• Impressive residuals means it holds its value

How much does it cost to run?

Historically, Civic running costs have generally been favourable thanks to good fuel consumption and above-average reliability. All MK10 models come with stop-start technology and an Econ drive mode, which, softens the throttle response and reduces the rate the air-conditioning works. If you opt for the automatic gearbox, it’s less eager to downshift when you need to accelerate as well. Overall, the Civic will return between 6.2 - 8.0 miles per pound, with lower-spec models returning better fuel claims – partly due to the smaller wheels and tyres.

MPG and CO2

• 1.0-litre manual: 45.6-47.9mpg, 134-140g/CO2
• 1.0-litre CVT auto: 42.2-43.5mpg, 147-152g/km CO2
• 1.5-litre manual: 46.3mpg, 137g/km CO2
• 1.5-litre CVT auto: 42.8mpg, 150g/km CO2
• 2.0-litre Type R: 33.2-34.0mpg, 187-193g/km CO2

Predictably, the 1.0-litre is the most economical engine and returned 41.7mpg during our time of testing with the EX Sport Line. This would’ve been higher if we had covered longer motorway journeys, but given the engine needs working hard to get up to speed sometimes, this low-40s figure is a pretty accurate reflection.

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The 1.5-litre should be the best balance of performance and economy, but only if you’re disciplined enough. Given how eager and fun it can be to use this engine’s performance, it can be all too easy to see figures hover in the high 30s instead.

The Civic Type R isn’t too bad when you consider the performance available, but the 46.9-litre fuel tank doesn’t provide you with much range, so fill-ups will be frequent.

If you want the headline figures, though, you’ll have to find a used 1.6 i-DTEC diesel that was briefly on sale. This had the most appealing economy figures, claiming up to 62.8mpg, or 55.4mpg for the automatic.