Head-to-head
2026 Honda Civic vs 2026 Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown wins clearly, 95 to 85.9, on performance, safety. The Honda Civic is ahead on fuel & range.
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2026 Honda Civic
The 2026 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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A2026 Toyota Crown
The 2026 Toyota Crown is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crown Hybrid AWD, is EPA-ra…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota Crown
Clear winThe Toyota Crown wins clearly, 95 to 85.9, on performance, safety. The Honda Civic is ahead on fuel & range.
Performance2026 Toyota Crown leads by 43.2
Safety2026 Toyota Crown leads by 15.9
Fuel & range2026 Honda Civic leads by 16.6
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Crownoverall 95 | 2026 Honda Civicoverall 85.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 83.4 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 98.7 | 82.8 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 56.8 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 95 | 85.9 |
Toyota Crown: model-level data · 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.
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Specifications side by side
41 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $24,695 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,993 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 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 | — | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | — | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | — | 185 in |
| Overall width | — | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 99 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 39.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 37.4 in |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| 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 | — | 57 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 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
117 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | 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 |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | — | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | 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 |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) / Cross Traffic Monitor | — | 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 |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | 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 |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (1) Front Seats | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (1) - Front Seats | — | std |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button 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 / Hatch Release | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control System | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Heater Ducts | — | std |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
Interior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Beverage Holders | — | std |
| Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Center Console with Storage Compartment / Center Console Armrest with Storage Compartment | — | std |
| Front Beverage Holders | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.3 / 37.1 (LX/Sport/Type R); 37.6 / 37.1 (Hybrids) | — | 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 |
| MSRP (excluding destination): LX $24,695; Sport $26,695; Type R $47,395; Sport Hybrid $29,395; Sport Touring Hybrid $32,395 | — | std |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 99.0 (LX/Sport/Type R); 96.6 (Hybrids) | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0 | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
Exterior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-Season Tires: 215/55R16 93H (LX); 235/40R18 91W (Sport/Sport Hybrid/Sport Touring Hybrid Sedan) | — | std |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna / Gloss Black Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Wheels: 19 x 9.5J Matte Black Wheels (Type R); 18 in Gloss Black Alloys (Sport/Sport Hybrid); 18 in Alloys with Matte Shark Gray Inserts (Sport Touring Hybrid); 16 in with Full Covers (LX) | — | std |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | — | std |
Powertrain19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 81 × 96.7 (LX/Sport/Hybrid); 86.0 x 85.9 (Type R) | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV4-SULEV30 (Sedan LX/Sport/Hybrids); LEV3-SULEV30 (Hatchback Sport); LEV4-ULEV50 (Type R) | — | std |
| Compression Ratio: 13:1 (LX/Sport); 9.8:1 (Type R); 13.9:1 (Hybrids) | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | — | std |
| CVT Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc): 1,993 (non-turbo) / 1,996 (Type R) | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: Comfort/Sport/Individual/+R (Type R); 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual (Sport Touring Hybrid); 3-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport (Sport/Sport Hybrid); 2-Mode Econ/Normal (LX) | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Engine Type: Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| EPA MPG Ratings (City/Highway/Combined): LX 32/41/36; Sport 31/39/34; Type R 22/28/24; Sport Hybrid 50/47/49; Sport Touring Hybrid 50/47/49 | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 12.4 (LX/Sport/Type R); 10.6 (Hybrids) | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 150 @ 6,400 (LX/Sport); 315 @ 6,500 (Type R); 141 @ 6,000 (Hybrids) | — | std |
| Redline (rpm): 6,700 (LX/Sport); 7,000 (Type R); 6,250 (Hybrids) | — | std |
| Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded (Premium Recommended for Type R) | — | std |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 133 @ 4,000-5,000 (LX/Sport); 310 @ 2,600-4,000 (Type R); 134 @ 4,500 (Hybrids) | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups (Hybrid/Type R) | — | std |
| Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC (LX/Sport/Hybrid); 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® (Type R) | — | std |
Chassis15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Weight (lbs.): 2,875 (LX Sedan); 2,926 (Sport Sedan); 3,188 (Type R); 3,208 (Sport Hybrid Sedan); 3,252 (Sport Touring Hybrid Sedan) | — | std |
| Height (in.): 55.7 (Sedan/Hatchback); 55.4 (Type R) | — | std |
| Length (in.): 184.8 (Sedan); 180.9 (Type R); 179.0 (Hatchback) | — | std |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Power-Assisted, Ventilated, Two-Piece Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) (front/rear): 13.8 / 12.0 (Type R); 11.1 / 10.2 (others) | — | std |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 29.0 x 5.0 (tubular) / 20.5 (solid) [Type R]; varies by other trims | — | std |
| Steering Ratio: 11.6:1 (Type R); 11.5:1 (Sport); 11.3:1 (LX); 11.41:1 (Hatchback) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.10 (Type R); 2.20/2.21 (Sport/Hatchback); 2.30 (LX) | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear): 64.0 / 63.5 (Type R); 60.5 / 61.6 (Sport/Hybrids Sedan); 60.9 / 62.0 (LX) | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 39.9 (Type R); 38.1 (Sport/Hybrids Sedan); 36.1 (LX) | — | std |
| Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 61/39 (LX); 62/38 (Type R/Sport Touring Hybrid); 64/36 (Sport Hybrid) | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.): 107.7 | — | std |
| Width (in.): 70.9 (Sedan/Hatchback); 74.4 (Type R) | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) (rear seat up): 14.8 (Sedan); 24.5 (Type R / Hatchback) | — | std |
| Reversible Side-Pull Cargo Cover | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Crown
Safety Signal97 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls1
Owner complaints1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutUnspecified (1)
Top recalls
- minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Honda Civic
Safety Signal92 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls1
Owner complaints27 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutForward Collision Avoidance (9), Unspecified (5), Electrical System (5)
Top recalls
- highSteering24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Crown | Honda CivicLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $24,695 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $24,695 – $47,395 8 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown Hybrid AWD | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,500 | $1,250 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Honda Civic?
The Toyota Crown wins clearly, 95 to 85.9, on performance, safety. The Honda Civic is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Crown scores 95 and the 2026 Honda Civic 85.9. 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 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Honda Civic?
2026 Toyota Crown: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 differences between the 2026 Toyota Crown and the 2026 Honda Civic?
This page puts 41 specifications and 117 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.