Head-to-head
2025 Honda Civic vs 2025 Kia K4
The Honda Civic edges it, 94.8 to 91.4, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The Kia K4 is ahead on safety and tech & comfort.
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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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B2025 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.…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Civic
Slight edgeThe Honda Civic edges it, 94.8 to 91.4, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The Kia K4 is ahead on safety and tech & comfort.
Fuel & range 2025 Honda Civic leads by 30.7
Safety 2025 Kia K4 leads by 7.3
Tech & comfort 2025 Kia K4 leads by 7.5
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Civicoverall 94.8 | 2025 Kia K4overall 91.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 69.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 87.3 | 94.6 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 98.6 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 97.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 92.5 | 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 | 94.8 | 91.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Honda Civic: base trim LX FWD · Kia K4: 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 Honda Civic wins
- It costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $1,950).
- It is rated 49 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 26.
Where the 2025 Kia K4 answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (47 against 108 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (40 points against 37 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
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 | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $21,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,993 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | 2.0L I-4, Multi Point Injection (MPI), Atkinson |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 32 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg | 34 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.941 | 5.149:1 |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | 55.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99 cu-ft | 98.7 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.3 in | 39 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.1 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.4 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 38 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,877 lbs | 2,956 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,877 lbs | 2,932 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 3,924 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | 17.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 282 mm | 381 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 259 mm | 356 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/55R16 93H | 205/55R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 92 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57 in | 56.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 54.7 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
195 features · differences first, then sharedSafety35 differ · 45 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA), Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction-Turning | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA), Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction-Turning | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking guidelines | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Brake Assist | std | — |
| Child Anchor (ISO FIX) | — | 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 | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | std | — |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | — | std |
| Front and rear seat-belt pretensioners and load limiter | — | std |
| Front seatbelt buckle sensor | — | std |
| Front seatbelt Driver's reminder | — | std |
| Haptic Steering Wheel warning | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | 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 | — |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go, steering remote control | std | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) High line | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch Touch screen, ccNC Lite Radio, SXM and HD Radio | — | std |
| Audio and Bluetooth Hands-free with Steering remote control | — | std |
| 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 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 and Bluetooth Hands-free with Steering remote control | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| CarPlay/Android Auto Wired and Wireless | — | std |
| HondaLink® | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x2) - Front Seats | std | — |
| USB-C charger Front (2 ports, front center console) | — | std |
| USB-C charger Rear (2 ports, rear center console) | — | std |
Convenience16 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | std | — |
| Auto door lock system with Speed Sensing/Shift Lever Auto Lock, and Impact Sensing Unlock | — | std |
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Front and rear power windows | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| Inside Handle Override All Doors | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Door Locks | std | — |
| Power outlet (x1) | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows | std | — |
| Remote Trunk Lid Release Cable operated | — | std |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | std | — |
| Two-turn driver door unlock | — | std |
| Central door lock switch | — | std |
| Power driver window with auto-up/down | — | std |
| Smart Key with Remote/Push-button Start Smart Trunk | std | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioner Manual | — | std |
| Automatic Climate Control System | std | — |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| Bench fixed seatback folding | — | std |
| Cloth seat trim | — | std |
| Driver's seat Height Adjustable - Pumping type | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | std | — |
| Passenger side Height Adjustable - Pumping type | — | std |
Interior31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4-inch TFT Cluster | — | std |
| C/Pad interior trim with Technical Embossing | — | std |
| Cargo Area Light | std | — |
| Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment | std | — |
| Deluxe SynTex Inside Door Armrest | — | std |
| Floor console Armrest with SynTex material | — | std |
| Front Beverage Holders | std | — |
| Front/Rear Door Center Plastic Trim | — | std |
| Front/Rear Door Upper Plastic Trim | — | std |
| Glove Box with Damper | — | 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 Map and Room Lamp | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3 / 37.4 | std | — |
| Luggage Lamp | — | std |
| Map Lights | std | — |
| Metal Paint Inside Door Handle | — | std |
| Parking Brake Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold | — | std |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 99.0 | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0 | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Soft PVC Transmission Gear Shift Knob | — | std |
| Sunvisor Vanity mirror with cover and Driver's Ticket Holder | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Two-spoke design, Polyurethane Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Inside Rear-view Mirror Day and Night | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| Trip Computer | — | std |
| Front/Rear Inside Door Map Pocket and Bottle Holder | — | std |
Exterior38 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch steel wheels (Dark Gray cover) | — | std |
| All-Season Tires: 215/55R16 93H / 235/40R18 91W | std | — |
| Black Belt-line molding | — | std |
| Black bumper | — | std |
| Black Radiator Grille with Metal Paint trim | — | std |
| Black Side Sill | — | std |
| Black Side Window Trim | — | std |
| Bulb type High Mounted Stop Lamp | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire: T125/80D16 97M / T125/85R16 99M | std | — |
| Conventional Wiper Blade type | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.): 2,877 / 2,935 / 3,208 / 3,252 | std | — |
| Escort headlights | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | std | — |
| Heated Back-lite | — | std |
| Height (in.): 55.7 | std | — |
| K4 emblem (left side of trunk) | — | std |
| LED and Bulb type Rear Combination Lamps | — | std |
| LED Brake, Side Marker and Taillights | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | std | — |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Headlights | — | std |
| Length (in.): 184.8 | std | — |
| Outside Mirror with Black Mirror Arm and Body Color Mirror Cap | — | std |
| Outside Rear-view Mirror Electric adjustable and Heated | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear): 60.9/62.0 / 60.5/61.6 | std | — |
| Trunk Lid Trim Inner cover with inside handle | — | std |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| UV Cut Glass and Solar Glass Windshield with Backlite, Front and Rear door | — | 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 | — |
| Auto Light Control System | — | std |
| Single Muffler Hidden type | — | std |
| Temporary spare tire | — | std |
| Low Washer Fluid Warning | — | std |
| LED Amber Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain21 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Multi Port Injection (MPI) engine | — | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | — | std |
| MPG Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined): 32/41/36 / 31/39/34 / 50/47/49 | 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 | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm): 133 @ 4,000-5,000 / 134 @ 4,500 | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | std | — |
| Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | std | — |
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | std |
Chassis12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | — | std |
| Front McPherson strut with Coil spring | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) (front/rear): 11.1 / 10.2 | std | — |
| Rear Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | — | std |
| Shock Absorber Type Gas | — | 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 | Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX 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, NCAPHonda Civic
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 108 · 11 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Steering (43), Forward Collision Avoidance (22), Fuel/Propulsion System (16)
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Kia K4
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 47 · 10 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (15), Unspecified (12), Forward Collision Avoidance (9)
Top recalls
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V548000 · 30 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V046000 · 42,677 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda CivicLX FWD | Kia K4LX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $21,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 4 trims | $21,990 – $28,090 5 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Civic 4Dr | K4 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 49 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,350 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Civic or the 2025 Kia K4?
The Honda Civic edges it, 94.8 to 91.4, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The Kia K4 is ahead on safety and tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Civic scores 94.8 and the 2025 Kia K4 91.4. 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 2025 Honda Civic or the 2025 Kia K4?
2025 Honda Civic: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2025 Kia K4: 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 Honda Civic and the 2025 Kia K4?
Where the 2025 Honda Civic wins: it costs $600 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $1,950), is rated 49 combined against 34 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 26. Where the 2025 Kia K4 answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (47 against 108 filed with NHTSA) and lists more comfort and tech equipment (40 points against 37 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.