Head-to-head
2026 Honda Civic vs 2026 Lucid Air
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 76.6 to 69.9, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The Honda Civic is ahead on price and safety.
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2026 Honda Civic
The 2026 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Civic 4Dr, is EPA-rate…
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C2026 Lucid Air
The 2026 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 in…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Lucid Air
Clear winThe Lucid Air wins clearly, 76.6 to 69.9, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The Honda Civic is ahead on price and safety.
Price 2026 Honda Civic leads by 64.7
Fuel & range 2026 Lucid Air leads by 62.1
Performance 2026 Lucid Air leads by 58.3
| Category · weight | 2026 Lucid Airoverall 76.6 | 2026 Honda Civicoverall 69.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 35.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 37.9 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 59.2 | 86.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 48.5 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 41.7 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 72.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 76.6 | 69.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Lucid Air: base trim Air Pure 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 2026 Lucid Air wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 32 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 146 combined against 49 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $1,250).
Where the 2026 Honda Civic answers
- It starts $45,905 lower ($24,995 against $70,900 base MSRP).
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 17.
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 | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $70,900 | $24,995 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,993 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor RWD | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | — | 133 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.941 |
| Transmission type | — | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | 55.4 in | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.8 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 64.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 99 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 39.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.4 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 37.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.6 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,564 lbs | 2,875 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,564 lbs | 2,875 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | Full Covers |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 215/55R16 93H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.5 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
198 features · differences first, then sharedSafety39 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | 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 |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags | — | std |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: DreamDrive® Premium | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| BRAKING: Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold | std | — |
| BRAKING: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake | 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 |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| FEATURES: 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear | std | — |
| FEATURES: Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags | std | — |
| FEATURES: Child Safety Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| FEATURES: Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release | std | — |
| FEATURES: Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions | std | — |
| FEATURES: Shock & Tilt Alert System | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS): 5 Years / 60,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter | — | std |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | opt | — |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ with 9 speakers | std | — |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Rear Center Console Display Screen | opt | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: USB-A (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats | std | — |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| LUCID UX: 12.5" Portrait Orientation Center Touchscreen Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 34" Glass Cockpit Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: AM/FM HD Radio | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Digital Key | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Mobile Owner App w/ Remote Services | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Virtual Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Native Support for Streaming Apps - Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Smartphone Wireless Charging | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation included for 7 years | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Android Auto™ with Google Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Apple CarPlay® integrated with Siri | std | — |
| Over-the-Air Software Update Capability | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| Starting price (USD) | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (1) Front Seats | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (1) - Front Seats | — | std |
Convenience14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| BASIC VEHICLE: 4 Years / 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| BODY AND PAINT: 4 Years / Unlimited miles | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: 12V Accessory Power Outlet in Cargo Area | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Trunk Open/Close | std | — |
| CORROSION PERFORATION: 10 Years / Unlimited miles | std | — |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, to 70% capacity) | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door Locks | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows | — | std |
| POWERTRAIN: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control | std | — |
| Automatic Climate Control System | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control | opt | — |
Seating8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 20-way Power Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Memory and Massage | opt | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| Heated Rear Seats | opt | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| SEATING CONFIGURATION: 5-Passenger Seating | std | — |
| SEATING: 12-Way Power Heated Front Seats with Memory | std | — |
| SEATING: 20-way Power Heated and Ventilated Front Seats with Memory and Massage | opt | — |
Interior21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | opt | — |
| Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Center Console Armrest with Storage Compartment | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Ambient Lighting | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Multi-Function Steering Wheel | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | opt | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | — | std |
| HEADROOM FRONT SEATS (METAL ROOF): 39.6 inches | std | — |
| HEADROOM REAR (METAL ROOF): 37.8 inches | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| LEGROOM REAR (LONG RANGE BATTERY): 37.6 inches | std | — |
| Map Lights | — | std |
| MAXIMUM LEG ROOM FRONT: 45.4 inches | std | — |
| Power Rear & Rear Side Window Sunshades | opt | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM FRONT: 58.3 inches | std | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM REAR: 54.5 inches | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| THEME: Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior40 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power-Folding & Heated Exterior Mirrors | std | — |
| AERODYNAMICS: 0.197 cd | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Platinum | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Stealth | opt | — |
| BRAKING: Anodized Brake Calipers | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| COLOR: Cosmos Silver Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Fathom Blue Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Infinite Black Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Quantum Grey Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Stellar White Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Zenith Red Metallic | opt | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| CURB Weight | std | — |
| FEATURES: Power Charge Port Door | std | — |
| FEATURES: Soft-Close Doors | opt | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| HEIGHT: 55.4 inches | std | — |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| Length | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Adaptive Front Lighting System | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Daytime LED Signature Lighting | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Micro Lens Array LED Headlights | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Powered Illuminated Door Handles | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| ROOF: Metal Roof | std | — |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| WHEELBASE: 116.5 inches | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aeronaut Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite Stealth | opt | — |
| Width WITH Mirrors Folded | std | — |
| WIDTH WITH MIRRORS OPEN: 86.4 inches | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
Powertrain29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 0 - 60 MPH | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Mobile connector with 20 foot cable | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240V outlet | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 5-15 adapter for standard household outlets | std | — |
| Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder (Engine Type) | — | std |
| BATTERY: 16 Module Battery Capacity | std | — |
| BATTERY: AC Charging up to 19.2 kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: DC Fast Charging up to 250kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: Long Range Battery | std | — |
| BRAKING: Driver-Adjustable Regenerative Braking | std | — |
| Charge TO 200 MI | std | — |
| COMBINED DIRECT CO2 EMISSIONS: 0 g per mile | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Combined Charging System (CCS) | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 systems | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Drive Type: RWD | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Estimated Range | std | — |
| FEATURES: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Capability | std | — |
| FEATURES: Wunderbox™ Onboard Boost Charger | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| MAX Power | std | — |
| POWERTRAIN: Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes | std | — |
| TORQUE VECTORING: Standard | std | — |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| STEERING: Electronic Power Steering | std | — |
| SUSPENSION: Adaptive Damping Suspension | std | — |
| Turning Diameter | std | — |
| Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well | std | — |
| FRUNK: 10.0 cubic feet | std | — |
| TOTAL CARGO SPACE: 74.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK WITH ALL REAR SEATS DOWN: 64.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK: 22.1 cubic feet | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLucid Air
Safety Signal 71 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 4 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 6 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (5), Structure (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V669000 · 225 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Honda Civic
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 32 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (12), Steering (7), Service Brakes (5)
Top recalls
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Honda CivicLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,900 (base trim) | $24,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $70,900 – $114,900 4 trims | $24,995 – $32,695 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 146 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $500 | $1,250 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Honda Civic?
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 76.6 to 69.9, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The Honda Civic is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Lucid Air scores 76.6 and the 2026 Honda Civic 69.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Honda Civic?
The 2026 Honda Civic starts lower — $24,995 against $70,900, a gap of $45,905 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Honda Civic?
2026 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. 2026 Honda Civic: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 2026 Lucid Air and the 2026 Honda Civic?
Where the 2026 Lucid Air wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 32 filed with NHTSA), is rated 146 combined against 49 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $1,250). Where the 2026 Honda Civic answers: it starts $45,905 lower ($24,995 against $70,900 base MSRP) and lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 17. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.