Head-to-head
2025 Honda Civic vs 2025 Toyota Camry
The Honda Civic edges it, 95.3 to 89.5, on safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on performance and fuel & range.
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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 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry HEV FF LE, is EPA-rat…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Civic
Slight edgeThe Honda Civic edges it, 95.3 to 89.5, on safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on performance and fuel & range.
Safety 2025 Honda Civic leads by 17.1
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Civic leads by 18.9
Performance 2025 Toyota Camry leads by 14.4
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Camryoverall 89.5 | 2025 Honda Civicoverall 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 96.2 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 77.3 | 94.4 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 98.7 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 85.6 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 81.1 | 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 | 89.5 | 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Camry: base trim LE 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 has drawn fewer owner complaints (105 against 173 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 19.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 64).
Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers
- It makes 184 hp against 150.
- It turns out 163 lb-ft of torque against 133.
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
47 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,700 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, alloy block with aluminum alloy head | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 184 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 133 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 53 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 51 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 50 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.941 |
| Transmission type | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — |
| Overall height | 56.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 194 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.1 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99.9 cu-ft | 99 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.6 in | 37.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38 in | 37.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,450 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,450 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS): rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.4 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 282 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 281 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/65 R16 | 215/55R16 93H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 13 gal | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.7 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
179 features · differences first, then sharedSafety42 differ · 45 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (SRS) | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Front Side Airbags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | — | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Auto High Beams | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage traction battery | std | — |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold function | std | — |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | std | — |
| Lane Tracing Assist | 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): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Proactive Driving Assist | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | std | — |
| Safe Exit Alert | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 6-speaker audio system | std | — |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with USB-A media port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | std | — |
| Alexa Built-In | — | std |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | 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 | — |
| Five USB ports: one USB-A media port and two USB-C charging ports up front, with one USB-A and one USB-C charging port in the rear | std | — |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. 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 | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x2) - Front Seats | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | std | — |
Convenience14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | opt | 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 |
| Multi-function key fob with remote entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, Smart Access trunk function, Push Button Start with remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door Locks | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows | — | std |
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control System | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, humidity sensor and rear-seat vents | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | opt | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with passenger-side seatback pocket; 6-way manual front driver's and passenger seat | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| 6-way manual passenger front seat | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support; 6-way manual passenger front seat | opt | — |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | opt | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener | opt | — |
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster — with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information and warning messages | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment | — | std |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | 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 |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | opt | — |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3 / 37.4 | — | std |
| Map Lights | — | std |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 99.0 | — | std |
| Passenger-side illuminated glove compartment | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0 | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | std | — |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and two rear bottle holders | std | — |
| Rearview mirror with manual day/night mode | std | — |
| Dual sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage | std | — |
Exterior35 differ · 36 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature | opt | — |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | std | — |
| 16-in. Silver-finished alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| All-Season Tires: 215/55R16 93H / 235/40R18 91W | — | std |
| Black front side air curtains | std | — |
| Black horizontal bar front grille | std | — |
| Black rear lower diffuser | std | — |
| Black window trim | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Chrome-finished rear "CAMRY" lettering | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | opt | — |
| 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 |
| LED Brake, Side Marker and Taillights | — | std |
| LED combination taillights | std | — |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| Length (in.): 184.8 | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear): 60.9/62.0 / 60.5/61.6 | — | std |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Washer-linked 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 |
| Rear window defogger and outside mirror heater function with timer | std | — |
| Single hidden exhaust | std | — |
| Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | 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 |
| 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 |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE 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 |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota CamryLE 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, NCAPToyota Camry
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 173 · 17 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (33), Structure (30), Electrical System (27)
Top recalls
- critical Hybrid Propulsion System 25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V059000 · 40,922 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minor Equipment 24V548000 · 33,848 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| Toyota CamryLE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,700 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $28,700 – $36,425 8 trims | — 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Camry HEV FF LE | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 51 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,300 | $1,350 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Camry or the 2025 Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic edges it, 95.3 to 89.5, on safety, tech & comfort. The Toyota Camry is ahead on performance and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Civic scores 95.3 and the 2025 Toyota Camry 89.5. 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 Toyota Camry or the 2025 Honda Civic?
2025 Toyota Camry: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 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 Toyota Camry and the 2025 Honda Civic?
Where the 2025 Honda Civic wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (105 against 173 filed with NHTSA), lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 19, and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 64). Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers: it makes 184 hp against 150 and turns out 163 lb-ft of torque against 133. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.