Head-to-head
2026 Honda Civic vs 2026 Toyota Crown
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 94.4 to 87.4, on price, fuel & range. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety and performance.
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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 Honda Civic
Clear winThe Honda Civic wins clearly, 94.4 to 87.4, on price, fuel & range. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety and performance.
Price 2026 Honda Civic leads by 39.7
Fuel & range 2026 Honda Civic leads by 17.6
Safety 2026 Toyota Crown leads by 12.9
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Crownoverall 87.4 | 2026 Honda Civicoverall 94.4 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 60.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 82.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 97.8 | 84.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 98.3 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.2 | 86.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 96.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 87.4 | 94.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Crown: base trim XLE AWD · 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 Honda Civic wins
- It starts $16,445 lower ($24,995 against $41,440 base MSRP).
- It costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $1,650).
- It is rated 49 combined against 41 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2026 Toyota Crown answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 32 filed with NHTSA).
- It makes 184 hp against 150.
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
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,440 | $24,995 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | 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) | 42 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 41 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.941 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — |
| Overall height | 60.6 in | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.2 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 99 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 38.2 in | 39.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.9 in | 37.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,980 lbs | 2,875 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,980 lbs | 2,875 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,020 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack parallel-type | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 318 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Full Covers |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/55R19 | 215/55R16 93H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 60 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.1 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
146 features · differences first, then sharedSafety49 differ · 53 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) | 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 |
| Safe Exit Alert | std | — |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger seatbelts | 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 |
| Brake Hold function | std | — |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery | std | — |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | — | std |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones | std | — |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | 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 |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Proactive Driving Assist | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System | std | — |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | std | — |
| 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 |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist (1-year trial subscription) | std | — |
| Five USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear/one in console | std | — |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app (1-year trial subscription) | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator (5-year minimum trial subscription) | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports (5-year minimum trial subscription) | 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 |
| Wireless Phone Charger (Qi) | std | — |
Convenience8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front console | 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 |
| Power window with auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control System | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents | std | — |
Seating10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with adjustable headrest, and center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | std | — |
| Heated rear seats | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment | std | — |
| Leather-Trimmed Seats | std | — |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with adjustable headrest, and center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated, leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel, with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Center Console Armrest with Storage Compartment | — | std |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | — | std |
| Heated, leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel, with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | std | — |
| LED front and rear reading lights and cargo area light | std | — |
| Map Lights | — | std |
| Overhead console with maplights and Safety Connect® button | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front-door and one rear bottle holder | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | std | — |
| Dual extendable sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior20 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and power-folding feature | std | — |
| 19-in. multi-spoke machined-finish two-tone alloy wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with front door touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | — | std |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Heated Side Mirrors | std | — |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass | std | — |
| LED Brake and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| LED taillights and stop lights | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wiper | std | — |
| Spare Tire/Wheel — Temporary | std | — |
| Rear-Window Defroster with Timer | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive / Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Front-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder (Engine Type) | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Crown
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 2 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (1), Electrical System (1)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 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| Toyota CrownXLE AWD | Honda CivicLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,440 (base trim) | $24,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,440 – $54,990 4 trims | $24,995 – $32,695 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown Hybrid AWD | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,650 | $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 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 94.4 to 87.4, on price, fuel & range. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Honda Civic scores 94.4 and the 2026 Toyota Crown 87.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Honda Civic?
The 2026 Honda Civic starts lower — $24,995 against $41,440, a gap of $16,445 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
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 biggest differences between the 2026 Toyota Crown and the 2026 Honda Civic?
Where the 2026 Honda Civic wins: it starts $16,445 lower ($24,995 against $41,440 base MSRP), costs $300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $1,650), and is rated 49 combined against 41 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2026 Toyota Crown answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (2 against 32 filed with NHTSA) and makes 184 hp against 150. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.