Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas) cost to own in Canada — the true 5-year total
The Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas) starts at $29,000. Over 5 years, owning one (gas car) costs about $46,859 in Canada as of July 2, 2026 — $781/month, $0.63/km — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and registration.
Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas) incentives & grants
Canada EVAP: up to $5,000 off an eligible new EV ($2,500 PHEV); Quebec / BC may add more. Shown for reference; not in the totals above. Source: Transport Canada.
Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas) · Canada · 5-year estimate$46,859 total · $781/mo · $0.63/km
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Gas · Honda Civic |
|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $15,080 (32%) |
| Charging / fuel | $9,072 (19%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — |
| Maintenance | $5,873 (13%) |
| Insurance | $11,445 (24%) |
| Financing interest | $4,890 (10%) |
| Registration & fees | $500 (1%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $46,859 |
Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas) specs & assumptions
- Starting price
- $29,000manufacturer
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Efficiency
- 7.2 L/100kmNRCan
- Range
- 650 kmNRCan
- Canada electricity
- 16.50c/kWhprovincial utilities
- Annual km (assumed)
- 15,000Canada average
Compare the Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas) against any car, your km & your scenario
What the numbers say
The Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas) costs about $46,859 to own over 5 years in Canada — $781/month, $0.63/km at 15,000 km/yr — and depreciation is the biggest line: $15,080, 32% of the total (as of July 2, 2026).
- On cost per month the Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas) ranks #2 of 4 compact sedan models we track in Canada.
- Where the Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas)'s $46,859 actually goes: depreciation $15,080 (32%), insurance $11,445 (24%), gas $9,072 (19%), maintenance $5,873 (13%), financing interest $4,890 (10%), registration & fees $500 (1%).
- Per km, that is $0.20 of depreciation and $0.12 of gas, with $0.30 for everything else — $0.63/km all-in.
- Gas vs the fleet: the Honda Civic (LX sedan, gas)'s 5-year gas bill ($9,072) runs $2,142 below the $11,214 median of the 30 gas and hybrid models we price at the same rates.
What we assume for maintenance
Assumed $1,175/yr for a gas car at 15,000 km/yr — about $5,873 of the 5-year total above. On this market's assumptions an EV runs about $525/yr less in maintenance than a gas car ($650 vs $1,175). See the methodology for sources; adjustable in the calculator.