2025 Honda Civic vs. 2025 Toyota Prius Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Civic

2025 Honda
Civic

MSRP*: $27,450
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2025 Toyota
Prius

MSRP*: $28,350 to $36,765
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MPG - City 30 MPG 49 - 57 MPG
MPG - Hwy 38 MPG 50 - 56 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 150-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 194-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 196-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 150 hp 194 - 196 hp
Exterior Length 179.0 in 181.1 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 70.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 43.2 in
Rear 34.8 in
Head Room Front 39.3 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 38.0 in
Rear 36.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Civic than the Toyota Prius. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Honda Civic and the Toyota Prius in the front seats.

Convenience
The Toyota Prius requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Honda Civic, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Honda Civic is clearly a better financial choice over the Toyota Prius.

Dimensions
The Honda Civic is about the same width as the Toyota Prius. When looking at overall length, the Honda Civic takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Prius.

Handling
The Honda Civic has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Prius, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Civic is significantly less powerful than the Toyota Prius. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Honda Civic doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Prius.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Honda Civic and the Toyota Prius.