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2023 Honda Civic vs 2023 Toyota Prius Prime

The Toyota Prius Prime edges it, 87.8 to 84.9, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Honda Civic is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.3 and it flips.

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2023 Honda Civic

The 2023 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Civic 4Dr, is EPA-rated at 36 …

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2023 Toyota Prius Prime

The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Prius Prime S…

Verdict · default weights

2023 Toyota Prius Prime

Slight edge

The Toyota Prius Prime edges it, 87.8 to 84.9, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Honda Civic is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.3 and it flips.

Tech & comfort 2023 Honda Civic leads by 32.6
Fuel & range 2023 Toyota Prius Prime leads by 30.1
Safety 2023 Toyota Prius Prime leads by 9.9
Category · weight2023 Toyota Prius Primeoverall 87.82023 Honda Civicoverall 84.9
Pricenot comparedNo dataNo data
Fuel & rangew 310069.9
Safetyw 486.476.5
Space & cargow 298.386.5
Performancew 292.299.8
Tech & comfortw 367.4100
Warrantynot comparedNo dataNo data
Overall87.884.9

Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared

Toyota Prius Prime: base trim SE FWD · Honda Civic: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.3 and the answer flips.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.

Where the gap is

the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbers

Where the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime wins

  • It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 332 filed with NHTSA).
  • It is rated 52 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
  • It costs $550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $1,850).

Where the 2023 Honda Civic answers

  • It lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 18.
  • It lists more comfort and tech equipment (43 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).

What they share

  • 5 NHTSA stars.
  • 5 seats.

Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.

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Specifications side by side

47 specs · manufacturer press kits
SpecToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
Engine Basics
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Cylinder count44
Engine displacement1,987 cc1,996 cc
Engine type (full description)2.0-Liter 4-cylinder Aluminum DOHC 16-Valve with VVT-i (Atkinson cycle)In-Line 4-Cylinder
Fuel injection system—Multi-Point
Valve configurationDOHC 16-ValveDOHC 16-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower150 hp158 hp
Torque139 lb-ft138 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)53 mpg31 mpg
MPG (combined)52 mpg35 mpg
MPG (highway)51 mpg40 mpg
Transmission
Final drive ratio—3.941
Transmission typeElectronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)cvt
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance5.6 in—
Overall height55.9 in55.7 in
Overall length181 in184 in
Overall width70.2 in70.9 in
Wheelbase108 in108 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row26.7 cu-ft—
Cargo volume behind 2nd row20.3 cu-ft14.8 cu-ft
Total interior volume91.2 cu-ft99 cu-ft
Seating
Passenger seating capacity55
Headroom
Front headroom38 in39.3 in
Third-row headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Legroom
Front legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Third-row legroom34.8 in37.4 in
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)3,461 lbs2,877 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3,461 lbs2,877 lbs
Suspension
Front suspension typeIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer barMacPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-link with rear stabilizer barMulti-Link
Steering
Steering typeElectric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinionVariable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)34.4 ft18.1 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter305 mm282 mm
Front brake typeventilated discventilated disc
Parking brake typeAutomatic Electric Parking BrakeElectric
Rear brake diameter279 mm259 mm
Rear brake typesolid discsolid disc
Wheels
Wheel diameter17 in16 in
Wheel materialalloysteel
Tires
Tire size195/60R17215/55R16 93H
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity—12.4 gal
Minimum recommended octane8787
Connected Services
Connected services brandToyota Connected ServicesHondaLink
Connected services trial (premium tier)120 months—
Connected services trial (standard tier)12 months—
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room55.3 in57 in
Third-row shoulder room52.8 in56 in

Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.

Equipment, feature by feature

168 features · differences first, then shared

Safety32 differ · 42 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow— std
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)— std
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)— std
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)— std
Safe Exit Assist (SEA) std—
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions— std
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors— std
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure— std

Infotainment28 differ · 28 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
Safety Connect® - includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. std—
Safety Connect® - includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. std—
Remote Connect - Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app, via your smart watch, Amazon Alexa enabled devices, and Google Assistant™ enabled devices. Allowing you to Lock/Unlock doors, Start and Stop the vehicle, Remote Climate, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status, and monitor guest drivers. std—
Remote Connect - Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app, via your smart watch, Amazon Alexa enabled devices, and Google Assistant™ enabled devices. Allowing you to Lock/Unlock doors, Start and Stop the vehicle, Remote Climate, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status, and monitor guest drivers. std—
Safety Connect® - includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. std—
Wi-Fi Connect - includes AT&T WiFi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music and Amazon Music) compatibility. 1-month trial subscription for music services. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. std—
Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls std—
Remote Connect - Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app, via your smart watch, Amazon Alexa enabled devices, and Google Assistant™ enabled devices. Allowing you to Lock/Unlock doors, Start and Stop the vehicle, Remote Climate, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status, and monitor guest drivers. std—

Convenience9 differ · 10 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
12-Volt Power Outlet (Front)— std
Cruise Control— std
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Window and Door Lock Controls— std
Electronic Remote Trunk Release— std
Headlights-On Reminder— std
One-Touch Turn Indicators— std
Power Door Locks— std
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows— std

Climate3 differ · 3 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
Automatic Climate Control System— std
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts— std
Single zone climate control system with dust and pollen filter std—

Seating7 differ · 7 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
60/40 split fold-down rear seats std—
Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way adjustable driver's seat; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat std—
Adjustable Head Restraints— std
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment— std
Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way adjustable driver's seat; 6-way adjustable front passenger seat std—
Fold-Down Rear Seatback: Full (LX/Sport), 60/40 Split (EX/Touring)— std
Seating Capacity: 5— std

Interior23 differ · 23 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
Beverage Holders: Front (LX/Sport), Front and Rear (EX/Touring)— std
Cargo Area Light— std
Center console with armrest and storage compartment std—
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment— std
Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear)— std
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors— std
Floor Mats— std
Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.3 / 37.1 (LX/Sport), 37.6 / 37.1 (EX/Touring)— std

Exterior27 differ · 28 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off std—
Heated power outside mirrors with folding feature std—
17-in. alloy wheels with wheel covers and 195/60R17 tires std—
Active grille shutter std—
All-Season Tires: 215/55R16 93H— std
Body-Colored Door Handles— std
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors std—
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors (LX) / Gloss Black (Sport) / Heated (EX) / Heated with Integrated LED Turn Indicators (Touring)— std

Powertrain17 differ · 17 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
Bore and Stroke (mm): 86.0 / 85.9— std
CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30— std
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1— std
Continuously Variable Transmission (M-CVT)— std
Displacement (cc): 1,996— std
Eco Assist™ System— std
Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined mpg) - M-CVT: 31/40/35 (LX), 30/37/33 (Sport)— std
Fuel Injection: Multi-Point— std

Chassis8 differ · 8 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension— std
Multi-Link Rear Suspension— std
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11.1 / 10.2— std
Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 26.5 x 4.5 (tubular) / 17.0 (solid)— std
Steering Ratio: 11.3:1 (LX/EX), 11.5:1 (Sport/Touring)— std
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.30 (LX/EX), 2.20 (Sport/Touring)— std
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 36.1 (LX/EX), 38.1 (Sport/Touring)— std
Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)— std

Cargo2 differ · 2 listed

FeatureToyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
Cargo area tonneau cover std—
Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 14.8 (LX/Sport/EX), 14.4 (Touring)— std

Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.

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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Toyota Prius Prime

Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 6 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (3), Power Train (2), Exterior Lighting (1)

Top recalls

  • high Latches/Locks/Linkages 26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles
  • high Latches/Locks/Linkages 24V274000 · 55,690 vehicles
  • moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
  • minor Equipment 24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles

Honda Civic

Safety Signal 70 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 5
Owner complaints 332 · 20 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Steering (259), Lane Departure (31), Forward Collision Avoidance (23)

Top recalls

  • high Seats 24V859000 · 121 vehicles
  • high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
  • high Steering 23V704000 · 264,567 vehicles
  • high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23V430000 · 386 vehicles
  • high Seats 23V229000 · 640 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWDHonda CivicLX FWD
Price$32,975 (base trim)— (base trim)
Price range across trims$32,975 – $39,670 3 trims— 4 trims
PowertrainsPHEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedPrius Prime SECivic 4Dr
Combined mpg / MPGe5236
EPA annual fuel cost$1,300$1,850
EV range——
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi—
Powertrain warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi—
Roadside assistance3 yr—

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2023 Honda Civic?

The Toyota Prius Prime edges it, 87.8 to 84.9, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Honda Civic is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.3 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime scores 87.8 and the 2023 Honda Civic 84.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2023 Honda Civic?

2023 Toyota Prius Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2023 Honda Civic: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.

What are the biggest differences between the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime and the 2023 Honda Civic?

Where the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 332 filed with NHTSA), is rated 52 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $550 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $1,850). Where the 2023 Honda Civic answers: it lists 33 standard driver-assist features against 18 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (43 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.