Acura Integra or Civic Si? What to Buy!

The Honda Civic Si and Acura Integra share the same engine, chassis and basic software so which is the right one to buy? In this video I break that down to help you make an informed buying decision.

[dratorak]

While the integra is more expensive it also sells closer to MSRP. The dealership markup on the SI is so absurd you may as well go for the integra

[belovedLion]

97’ integra had a rare 4 door which I owned and it was hard!

[jayczyzyk]

There are some major differences in suspend integra rear sway bat17.5 si18 mm si much high Spring rate for less body roll and steering ratio big difference

[ranthony]

I have a 2020 ilx and my lease is almost up. Trying to decide between the two. Want to stay in the Honda family, but do not want a cvt. I can drive a manual, but not ideal. I wish Acura would have used a DCT. I am in Canada, so the si does get heated seats, heated steering wheel fog lights and a few more goodies.

[vicp]

I cross shop this with a sp touring hatch honestly.

[Mycatz]

What do you think about the Civic Si vs Toyota 86?

[probablytherealpaul]

Yeah, totally personal preference. The SI has never been the top of the Civic trims, but it’s never been as stripped down as this model is in the US. I wanted to get one initially, but once the full details came out, I couldn’t stomach things like the base model dash cluster and having plastic trim where fog lights should be. The Integra is definitely nicer, but I found it hard to justify the cost of the A-Spec trim for what you get compared to other brands’ offerings. It just didn’t feel as nice as it’s trying to look if that makes any sense.

[numosi]

THE DESIGNE OF CIVIC IS TERRIBLE IN MY OPINION ACURA IS A LOT BETTER

[gallyun]

Ist gen Integra was originally a 5 door hatch, like it is now. The coupe was just more popular, great video though.

[jtkmarc]

2:17 integra had four doors too lol db8 and all

[RetroKingOG]

I got the Integra Elite A spec (which is Canada)

With performance Red and CVT

I chose this because I wanted a reliable, comfortable and fuel efficient daily and tourer.

The manual just isn’t efficient and useable in daily traffic.

[gianniclaud]

I can't justify recommending an Si in good faith, the material quality was really cheapened with this generation. I hated how it felt in contrast to the integra, driving dynamics aside

[Susucaru]

The integra wasn’t always a coupe. Came in a sedan.

[davidkanera]

You lost me at "the integra was a 2 door."

[tjetept]

This car has already failed.. barely anyone will buy it with a 6 speed. Should have taken the 10 gen coupe as the base platform…