2025 Honda Civic vs 2025 Kia K4
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 91.4 to 82.3, on fuel & range. The Kia K4 is ahead on safety.
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…
2025 Kia K4
The 2025 Kia K4 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the K4, is EPA-rated at 34 mpg combined.…
2025 Honda Civic
Clear winThe Honda Civic wins clearly, 91.4 to 82.3, on fuel & range. The Kia K4 is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Kia K4overall 82.3 | 2025 Honda Civicoverall 91.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 68.2 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 92.9 | 84.9 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 82.3 | 91.4 |
Kia K4: model-level data · Honda Civic: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia K4
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling25V548000 · 30 vehicles
Honda Civic
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles
- highSteering24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia K4 | Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | K4 | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 34 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,850 | $1,250 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Kia K4 or the 2025 Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 91.4 to 82.3, on fuel & range. The Kia K4 is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Civic scores 91.4 and the 2025 Kia K4 82.3. 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 Kia K4 or the 2025 Honda Civic?
2025 Kia K4: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Honda Civic: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 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.