Honda Accord Hybrid vs. Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord Hybrid and Honda Civic contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda Accord Hybrid and the Honda Civic.
When we compare the Honda Accord Hybrid's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord Hybrid's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord Hybrid is a better car than the Honda Civic.
Pricing: A used 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid ranges from $9,941 to $19,780 while a used 2015 Honda Civic is priced between $8,706 to $18,784.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord Hybrid’s base engine makes 196 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 110 horsepower. The Accord Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 47 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 711 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 45 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 620 miles. This gives the Honda Accord Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Civic. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Accord Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,305
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,243
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,990 - $34,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,735
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$28,018
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,215 - $34,345
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,283
Price Range:
$9,941 - $19,780
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$12,946
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$10,535 - $15,540
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
117,167
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,639
Price Range:
$8,706 - $18,784
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$13,800
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$11,803 - $15,630
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
819
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102,324
# Good or Great Deals:
325
Honda Accord Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 3.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
38.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.9 - 3.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 4.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.4 - 6.9
Honda Accord Hybrid Rankings
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4 out of / 11Ranking
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25 out of / 25Honda Civic Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
Honda Accord Hybrid Trim Levels
Base, EX-L, Touring
Honda Civic Trim Levels
Hybrid, Hybrid w/Leather, Hybrid w/Leather w/Navi, Hybrid w/Navi
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
196 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
226 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
110 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
127 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
50 / 45 / 47
Range (city/hwy):
790 / 711 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
44 / 47 / 45
Range (city/hwy):
581 / 620 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
12.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Cargo Space:
10.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3550 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
192.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2873 lbs
Width:
69 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
179.4 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Frost Pearl
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Gray
Hematite Metallic / Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
White Orchid Pearl
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
White Orchid Pearl
Green
Green Opal Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
