Head-to-head
2024 Honda Civic vs 2024 Toyota Prius Prime
The Toyota Prius Prime edges it, 90.6 to 85.4, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Honda Civic is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
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2024 Honda Civic
The 2024 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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The 2024 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
2024 Toyota Prius Prime
Slight edgeThe Toyota Prius Prime edges it, 90.6 to 85.4, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Honda Civic is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
Fuel & range 2024 Toyota Prius Prime leads by 30.1
Tech & comfort 2024 Honda Civic leads by 25.6
Safety 2024 Toyota Prius Prime leads by 9.4
| Category · weight | 2024 Toyota Prius Primeoverall 90.6 | 2024 Honda Civicoverall 85.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 69.9 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 90.1 | 80.7 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 81.9 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 92.2 | 99.8 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 74.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 90.6 | 85.4 | |||||||||||||||
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.
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 numbersWhere the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 142 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 2024 Honda Civic answers
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (39 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 26.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- A Safety Signal of 79.
- 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
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,987 cc | 1,996 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 configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 139 lb-ft | 138 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 52 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 51 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.941 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | — |
| Overall height | 55.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 181 in | 184 in |
| Overall width | 70.2 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 26.7 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 20.3 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 91.2 cu-ft | 99 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38 in | 39.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.4 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.2 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 37.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,461 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,461 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with rear stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 34.4 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 282 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Automatic Electric Parking Brake | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 279 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 195/60R17 | 215/55R16 93H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 120 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.3 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 52.8 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 56 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
139 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 46 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense 3.0™– Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Front and Rear 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) | opt | — |
| Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCT) | std | — |
| Integrated backup camera display | std | — |
| Lane Change Assist (LCA) | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | std | — |
| Engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (SRS) | std | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Front Side Airbags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | std |
| Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Remote Connect – Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app * via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Drive Connect – includes Cloud Navigation with Google points-of-interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Remote Connect – Remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app * via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® – includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability | 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 smartwatch. | std | — |
| 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port) | — | std |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Service Connect – Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Six USB-c charge ports * — two front/ two center console/ two rear | std | — |
| SMS Text Message Function | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
Convenience8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet - Front Console | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | 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 |
| Power windows with auto up/down | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control System | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
| Single zone climate control system with dust and pollen filter | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda 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 | — |
| 6-way adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors | — | 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 | — | std |
| Seating Capacity 5 | — | std |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone controls | std | — |
| Beverage Holders | — | 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 Illuminated Window and Door Lock Controls | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | std | — |
| LED Gear Selection Indicators | — | std |
| Map Lights | — | std |
| Rear dome light and cargo area light | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Top-mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with indicators and 7-in. LCD display with speedometer, drive mode indicators, instrumentation and customizable settings, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel economy information, trip timer, and warning messages | std | — |
| Two front cup holders; two front and two rear bottle holders | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | std |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | — | std |
| Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Heated | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| LED Brake, Side Marker and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| LED taillights and stop lights | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | — | std |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously Variable Transmission (M-CVT) | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo area tonneau cover | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Prius Prime
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 12 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (5), Unspecified (3), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2)
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 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 142 · 14 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Steering (74), Unspecified (31), Forward Collision Avoidance (26)
Top recalls
- high Seats 24V859000 · 121 vehicles
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
- high Steering 23V704000 · 264,567 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Prius PrimeSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33,375 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $33,375 – $40,070 3 trims | — 5 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Prius Prime SE | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 52 | 36 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,300 | $1,850 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2024 Honda Civic?
The Toyota Prius Prime edges it, 90.6 to 85.4, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Honda Civic is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime scores 90.6 and the 2024 Honda Civic 85.4. 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 2024 Toyota Prius Prime or the 2024 Honda Civic?
2024 Toyota Prius Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2024 Honda Civic: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 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 2024 Toyota Prius Prime and the 2024 Honda Civic?
Where the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 142 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 2024 Honda Civic answers: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (39 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½) and lists 31 standard driver-assist features against 26. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, a Safety Signal of 79, and 5 seats.