Honda Civic vs Toyota Prius
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HondaCivic | ToyotaPrius | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2022 | March 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 181 bhp | 220 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 7.8 s | 6.8 s (better) |
| Top speed | 112 mph (better) | 109 mph |
| Engine or motors | 2.0-litre direct-injection petrol engine, 143 PS (105 kW), with Honda's i-MMD two-motor hybrid system and a 1.05 kWh battery; electric drive motor 184 PS (135 kW), the figure used for power here (bhp converted from kW); 0–62 mph in 7.8 s (Elegance), 7.9 s (Sport) or 8.1 s (Advance) | 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol (M20A-FXS), 150 bhp (152 DIN hp, 112 kW) at 6,000 rpm, with a 120 kW electric motor; system output 220 bhp (223 DIN hp, 164 kW); fifth-generation Toyota hybrid system; 84 mph maximum speed in electric mode |
| Torque | 315 Nm (electric motor); 186 Nm (petrol engine) | 190 Nm (engine) at 4,400–5,200 rpm; 208 Nm (motor) |
| Gearbox | Automatic (eCVT) | e-CVT automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 52 miles |
| Battery | – | 13.6 kWh |
| Economy (WLTP) | 60.1 mpg | 176.5 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | Electric range, WLTP combined (Toyota UK site): 52 miles (Design, 17-inch wheels), 44 miles (Excel, 19-inch wheels); launch figures were 53.4 and 44.1 miles |
| Charging | – | 3.3 kW AC on-board charger, 0–100% in about 4 hours; no DC charging |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 60.1 mpg (Elegance), 56.5 mpg (Sport, Advance) | WLTP weighted combined (Toyota UK site): 176.5 mpg (Design), 134.5 mpg (Excel); 21.7–25.6 kWh/100 miles; 40-litre fuel tank. Toyota's December 2024 press specifications list 403.5–565.0 mpg |
| CO2 emissions | 108–114 g/km (WLTP combined) | 12–17 g/km (WLTP combined, press specifications) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 410 litres (better) | 284 litres |
| Length | 4,560 mm | 4,599 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,782 mm |
| Weight | From 1,445 kg | From 1,545 kg |
| Boot | 410 litres (VDA) with the rear seats up (404 litres on Advance; 415 litres including the underfloor box); 820 litres to the window or 1,220 litres to the roof with them folded | 284 litres (VDA) |
| Towing | 750 kg braked, 600 kg unbraked; 75 kg nose weight | Towing not permitted |
| Size | 4,560 mm long, 1,802 mm wide (2,082 mm including mirrors), 1,408 mm high; 2,734 mm wheelbase; 11.0–11.6 m turning circle; 128 mm ground clearance; kerb weight 1,445–1,503 kg | 4,599 mm long, 1,782 mm wide, 1,420 mm high (1,430 mm on 19-inch wheels); 2,750 mm wheelbase; 137–144 mm ground clearance; 5.25–5.4 m turning radius (tyres); drag coefficient 0.27; kerb weight 1,545–1,610 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | Honda CONNECT 9-inch touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto; 10.2-inch digital driver's display and 12-speaker Bose audio on Advance | Toyota Smart Connect+ with cloud and embedded navigation, "Hey Toyota" voice control, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto; 7-inch digital driver's display |
| Driver assistance | Honda SENSING with adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane keeping and traffic sign recognition; auto high beam | Latest Toyota Safety Sense: Pre-Collision System, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Trace Assist, Road Sign Assist; parking sensors with obstacle, vehicle and pedestrian detection; digital rear-view mirror on Excel |
| Warranty | – | 3 years or 60,000 miles; up to 10 years or 100,000 miles with Toyota servicing |
