Honda Civic Hatchback vs Toyota Prius (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$555
- Civic Hatchback: 2.6 in more rear legroom, 0.7 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Prius: 23 mpg better, 44 hp more.
- Prius wins 5 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Civic Hatchback | Prius | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $29,190 | $29,745 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 194 hp | Prius |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 139 lb-ft | Prius |
| MPG combined | 34 mpg | 57 mpg | Prius |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 20.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.5 cu ft | 23.8 cu ft | Civic Hatchback |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 34.8 in | Civic Hatchback |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 43.2 in | Prius |
| Length | 179.0 in | 181.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,976 lb | 3,097 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.6 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3 s estimate | 6.9 s estimate | Prius |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Hatchback Sport FWD $27,895 | Prius LE FWD $28,550 | $655 |
| Prius LE FWD $28,550 | Civic Hatchback Sport FWD $27,895 | $655 |
Cost to run
Prius costs $2,179 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Civic Hatchback | Prius |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $29,190 | $29,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,129 | $674 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,776 | $4,042 |
| Total, 6 years | $35,966 | $33,787 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Prius wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Prius | 40% |
| Power | Prius | 23% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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