Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Overview | |
Years produced1973-Present | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$24,595 | MSRP$23,050 |
Listings9343 | Listings5075 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIt’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | |
Reviews SummarySince the Toyota Corolla first debuted in the U.S. in 1968, it has gone on to become the number one selling vehicle of all time. Over the decades, the Corolla has stayed true to its original formula of delivering a reliable and economical vehicle for the masses. With the introduction of the Corolla Hybrid in 2020, that formula is even more relevant. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine1.8L 138 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity0.85 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City53 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway46 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 150 hp I4 | Engine Name1.8L 138 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower150 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity0.85 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City53 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway46 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2875 lbs | Curb Weight2850 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.5 in |
Length184.8 in | Length182.3 in |
Width70.9 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase107.7 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
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Years produced | 1973-Present | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $24,595 | $23,050 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | Since the Toyota Corolla first debuted in the U.S. in 1968, it has gone on to become the number one selling vehicle of all time. Over the decades, the Corolla has stayed true to its original formula of delivering a reliable and economical vehicle for the masses. With the introduction of the Corolla Hybrid in 2020, that formula is even more relevant. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 138 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.85 kWh | |
MPG City | 53 | |
MPG Highway | 46 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 150 hp I4 | 1.8L 138 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.85 kWh | |
MPG City | 53 | |
MPG Highway | 46 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.8 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2875 lbs | 2850 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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