Head-to-head
2025 Honda Civic vs 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins clearly, 90.6 to 80.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Honda Civic is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo.
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2025 Honda Civic
The 2025 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Civic 4Dr, is EPA-ra…
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The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is sold in the U.S. as an electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Ioniq 6 RWD (18 inch W…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Clear winThe Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins clearly, 90.6 to 80.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Honda Civic is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 leads by 60.8
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Civic leads by 17.6
Safety 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 leads by 8
| Category · weight | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6overall 90.6 | 2025 Honda Civicoverall 80.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 39.2 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92.1 | 84.1 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 83.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 92.8 | 87.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 82.4 | 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 | 80.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Ioniq 6: base trim SE Standard Range RWD · 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 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (37 against 105 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 135 combined against 49 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $1,350).
Where the 2025 Honda Civic answers
- It carries 104 hp per ton against 75.7.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (37 points against 30.5 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.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $37,850 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,993 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 149 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 133 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.471 | 3.941 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | — |
| Transmission type | Single-speed Reduction Gear | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | — |
| Overall height | 58.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 191 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 74 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 11.2 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 114 cu-ft | 99 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 39.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 36.9 in | 37.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.2 in | 37.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,935 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,935 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,894 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack and pinion, Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.4 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 282 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/55R18 | 215/55R16 93H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.3 in | 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
190 features · differences first, then sharedSafety40 differ · 52 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse | std | — |
| Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning | std | — |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Brake Booster - Active Hydraulic Booster (Regenerative Brake) | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Cruise controls, smart (steering wheel) | std | — |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Front and Rear seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes 12.8" x 1.2" (Φ325x30t) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Power window lock-out button | std | — |
| Rear child safety locks | std | — |
| Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door logic type) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes 12.8" x 0.5" (Φ325x12t) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | 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 Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming + phonebook transfer | std | — |
| 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter | — | std |
| Alexa Built-In | — | std |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car Services + OTA update capable | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluetooth Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x2) - Front Seats | — | std |
Convenience9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door Locks | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows | — | std |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | — | std |
| Power windows with driver's auto-down/up | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Air Vents | std | — |
| Automatic Climate Control System | — | std |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual automatic temperature control | std | — |
| External temperature display | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| 8-way power driver's seat (with power lumbar) | std | — |
| Adjustable head restraints (all positions) | std | — |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Power lumbar support | std | — |
| Stain-Resistant Cloth seating surfaces | std | — |
| 60/40 Split Fold-down Bench Seat w/ Center Armrest and Cupholders | std | — |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster w/ EV Technology Display | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Cargo Light | std | — |
| Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment | — | std |
| Front Beverage Holders | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.3 / 37.1 | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (front/rear): 54.3 / 48.9 | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| LED Interior Lights | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3 / 37.4 | — | std |
| Map Lights | — | std |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 99.0 | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0 | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Steering Wheel - Brake regen paddle shifters | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - Tilt + Telescoping | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror - Manual day/night | std | — |
| Manual tilt & telescopic steering column | std | — |
| Sunvisors w/ Illumination | std | — |
| Floor Mats | opt | std |
| Seatback pockets (mesh type) | std | — |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
Exterior33 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Projector headlights | std | — |
| 18 x 7.5J Alloy Wheels (offset 51mm) | std | — |
| 225/55R18 tires | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| Active Air Flaps (lower front grille) | std | — |
| All-Season Tires: 215/55R16 93H / 235/40R18 91W | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire: T125/80D16 97M / T125/85R16 99M | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.): 2,877 / 2,935 / 3,208 / 3,252 | — | std |
| Door Handles (Flush-type) - Bodycolor | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Height (in.): 55.7 | — | std |
| Laminated Glass - Front and rear | std | — |
| LED Brake, Side Marker and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED Turn Signal Indicators (outside mirrors) | std | — |
| Length (in.): 184.8 | — | std |
| Outside Mirrors - Bodycolor | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Tire Repair Kit | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear): 60.9/62.0 / 60.5/61.6 | — | std |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 61/39 / 64/36 | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.): 107.7 | — | std |
| Wheels: 16 in with Full Covers / 18 in Gloss Black Alloys / 18 in Alloys with Matte Shark Gray Inserts | — | std |
| Width (in.): 70.9 | — | std |
| Automatic headlights | std | — |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass - Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Battery preconditioning function | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 81 × 96.7 | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30 / LEV4-SULEV30 | — | std |
| Compression Ratio: 13:1 / 13.9:1 | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc): 1,993 | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco → Normal → Sport → Snow → My Mode) | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 2-Mode Econ/Normal / 3-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport / 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Engine Type: Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 12.4 / 10.6 | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 150 @ 6,400 / 141 @ 6,000 | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| MPG Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined): 32/41/36 / 31/39/34 / 50/47/49 | — | std |
| Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | std | — |
| Ratio Range: 2.526 ~ 0.408 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.805 | — | std |
| Redline (rpm): 6,700 / 6,250 | — | std |
| Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded | — | std |
| Shift-by-wire | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm): 133 @ 4,000-5,000 / 134 @ 4,500 | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | — | std |
| Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW) On-Board Charger | std | — |
| Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | — | std |
Chassis12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension - MacPherson strut with Gas Damper | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) (front/rear): 11.1 / 10.2 | — | std |
| Rack and pinion type steering gear | std | — |
| Rear Suspension - Multi-link with Gas Damper | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 26.5 x 4.5 (tubular) / 17.0 (solid) / 17.5 (solid) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio: 11.3:1 / 11.5:1 | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.30 / 2.20 | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 36.1 / 38.1 | — | std |
| Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 14.8 | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Ioniq 6
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 37 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (22), Unspecified (8), Power Train (5)
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V218000 · 294,448 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V606000 · 31,042 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V868000 · 145,642 vehicles
Honda Civic
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 105 · 11 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Steering (42), Forward Collision Avoidance (22), Fuel/Propulsion System (15)
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Ioniq 6SE Standard Range RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,850 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $37,850 – $54,600 7 trims | — 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ioniq 6 Standard Range | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 135 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $550 | $1,350 |
| EV range | 240 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 or the 2025 Honda Civic?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins clearly, 90.6 to 80.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance. The Honda Civic is ahead on tech & comfort and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 scores 90.6 and the 2025 Honda Civic 80.7. 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 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 or the 2025 Honda Civic?
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Honda Civic: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 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 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the 2025 Honda Civic?
Where the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (37 against 105 filed with NHTSA), is rated 135 combined against 49 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $1,350). Where the 2025 Honda Civic answers: it carries 104 hp per ton against 75.7 and lists more comfort and tech equipment (37 points against 30.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.