Head-to-head
2025 Honda Civic vs 2025 Nissan Altima
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 92 to 78.5, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Nissan Altima is ahead on safety and performance.
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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 Nissan Altima
The 2025 Nissan Altima is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Altima, is EPA-rated at 31 mp…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Civic
Clear winThe Honda Civic wins clearly, 92 to 78.5, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Nissan Altima is ahead on safety and performance.
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Civic leads by 54.1
Fuel & range 2025 Honda Civic leads by 37
Safety 2025 Nissan Altima leads by 10.4
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Altimaoverall 78.5 | 2025 Honda Civicoverall 92 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 63 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.1 | 82.7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 97.4 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 80.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 45.9 | 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 | 78.5 | 92 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Altima: base trim S 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 2025 Honda Civic wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (37 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $2,150).
- It is rated 49 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2025 Nissan Altima answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (7 against 105 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 180 lb-ft of torque against 133.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- A Safety Signal of 85.
- 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 | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,000 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,488 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder inline DOHC DIG | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder; CVTCS on intake and exhaust valves | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 133 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 39 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.828 | 3.941 |
| Transmission type | cvt | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | 56.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 193 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 72.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.4 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 116 cu-ft | 99 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | 39.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.9 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.8 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 37.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,253 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,253 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,328 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent strut with coil springs, aluminum links, 25mm stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link independent suspension, 26mm hollow stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual-Pinion Electric-Powered Steering System | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 296 mm | 282 mm |
| Front brake type | Power-assisted vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Foot brake / mechanical | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 292 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/60R16 | 215/55R16 93H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.2 gal | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.2 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.1 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
150 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 41 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | std | — |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Force Distribution | 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 Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Rear Sonar System | 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 Security System | std | — |
| Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | 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 Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Brake Assist | std | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | 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 |
Infotainment24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® Hands-free | std | — |
| 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter | — | std |
| 8-inch color display with multi-touch control | std | — |
| Alexa Built-In | — | std |
| AM/FM with RDS and aux-in, 6 speakers | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant | std | — |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® integration and Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Single front illuminated USB connection port (one Type-A) | std | — |
| Siri Eyes Free®/Google Assistant™ Voice Recognition | std | — |
| SiriusXM® with advanced audio features | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted control switches (cruise control, audio, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system) | std | — |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x2) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Wired Android Auto | std | — |
| Wired Apple CarPlay | std | — |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| 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 |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control System | — | std |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way manual driver's seat | std | — |
| 4-way manual passenger's seat | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Woven fabric seating | std | — |
Interior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-inch meter display | std | — |
| Cargo Area 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 |
| 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 |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior24 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch steel with full wheel cover | std | — |
| 215/60R16 all-season tires | std | — |
| Active grille shutters | 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 |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Height (in.): 55.7 | — | std |
| Intelligent Auto Headlights (LED with Daytime Running Lights and High Beam Assist) | std | — |
| LED Brake, Side Marker and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| Length (in.): 184.8 | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| Center High-Mounted Stop Light (LED) | std | — |
| Splash Guards | std | — |
| Temporary spare tire – 16 x 4T, steel wheel | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain19 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | std | std |
Chassis9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ZF Sachs monotube rear shock absorbers | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Nissan AltimaS FWD | 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, NCAPNissan Altima
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 7 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (2), Air Bags (1), Seats (1)
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 26V526000 · 149 vehicles
- high Latches/Locks/Linkages 26V023000 · 26,432 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| Nissan AltimaS FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,000 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $27,000 – $34,830 7 trims | — 4 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Altima | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $1,350 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Altima or the 2025 Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 92 to 78.5, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Nissan Altima is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Civic scores 92 and the 2025 Nissan Altima 78.5. 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 Nissan Altima or the 2025 Honda Civic?
2025 Nissan Altima: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 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 Nissan Altima and the 2025 Honda Civic?
Where the 2025 Honda Civic wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (37 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $2,150), and is rated 49 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2025 Nissan Altima answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (7 against 105 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 180 lb-ft of torque against 133. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, a Safety Signal of 85, and 5 seats.