Honda Civic vs Kia K4 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,355
- Civic: 3 mpg better, 3 hp more.
- K4: $2,355 cheaper, 0.6 in more rear legroom.
- Each wins 3 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Civic | K4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,890 | $23,535 | K4 |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 147 hp | Civic |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 33 mpg | Civic |
| Cargo, max | 14.8 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | 14.6 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 38.0 in | K4 |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 179.1 in to 184.8 in | 185.4 in | N/A |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lb | 2,932 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1 s estimate | 8.3 s estimate | Civic |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | K4 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Civic LX FWD $24,695 | K4 EX FWD $24,490 | $205 |
| K4 LX FWD $22,290 | Civic LX FWD $24,695 | $2,405 |
Cost to run
K4 costs $1,773 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Civic | K4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,890 | $23,535 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | $1,164 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | $6,982 |
| Total, 6 years | $32,290 | $30,517 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Civic wins.
K4 wins if Price weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | K4 | 9% |
| MPG | Civic | 8% |
| Power | Civic | 2% |
| Space | About the same | |
| 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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