2025 Honda Civic hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid Sport Sedan FWD vs LX FWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
16.6years to pay back
- Hybrid: $4,700 more. Saves $283 a year.
- Break-even: 199,300 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas 2WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Sport Sedan FWD LX FWD | $28,950 $24,250 | 49 mpg 36 mpg | $784 $1,067 | $4,700 | $283 | 16.6 years | Gas, $3,002 |
| Hybrid Sport Hatchback FWD LX FWD | $30,150 $24,250 | 48 mpg 36 mpg | $800 $1,067 | $5,900 | $267 | 22.1 years | Gas, $4,300 |
| Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan FWD LX FWD | $31,950 $24,250 | 49 mpg 36 mpg | $784 $1,067 | $7,700 | $283 | 27.2 years | Gas, $6,002 |
| Hybrid Sport Touring Hatchback FWD LX FWD | $33,150 $24,250 | 48 mpg 36 mpg | $800 $1,067 | $8,900 | $267 | 33.4 years | Gas, $7,300 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $8.86.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 33,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 150 hp | +50 hp |
| Torque | 232 lb-ft | 133 lb-ft | +99 lb-ft |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 14.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 2,877 lb | +331 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree