Honda Civic Si vs. Toyota Camry SE
In comparing the Honda Civic Si's and the Toyota Camry SE's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic Si has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Toyota Camry SE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic Si's and the Toyota Camry SE's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry SE is a better car than the Honda Civic Si.
Honda Civic Si vs. Toyota Camry SE Pricing
A used 2023 Honda Civic Si ranges from $30,923 to $36,985 while a used 2023 Toyota Camry SE is priced between $27,387 to $34,892. For a new model, the Honda Civic Si's price is between $29,231 and $32,088, with the Toyota Camry SE priced between $29,023 and $33,691.
Honda Civic Si vs. Toyota Camry SE Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic Si loses 30.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Camry SE loses 40.7 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic Si retains 10.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Camry SE.
Honda Civic Si vs. Toyota Camry SE Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Toyota Camry's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 3 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
Honda Civic Si vs. Toyota Camry SE Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Toyota Camry the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Civic.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Honda Civic Si’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry SE base engine makes 203 horsepower. The Si is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. The SE is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles. This gives the Toyota Camry SE the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Civic Si. The Si uses premium unleaded, and the SE uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Toyota Camry SE, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Honda Civic Si, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic Si and the Toyota Camry SE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Camry SE has the better rating with a Top Safety Pick+ award compared to the Honda Civic Si’s Top Safety Pick award.
Overview
Although the longstanding rivalry between the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry midsize sedans is well documented, a surprising number of buyers cross-shop the latter against the smaller Civic. While front-seat dimensions are surprisingly similar, the Camry offers significantly more rear-seat space than the Civic. The Toyota has more cargo space, too, though the Civic hatchback evens the playing field. However, what the Civic lacks in size, it makes up for in maneuverability, flexibility, and efficiency. The Camry is available with all-wheel drive, more powerful standard engines—including a V6 option—and as a fuel-efficient hybrid. However, the Civic’s gasoline-powered 4-cylinder engines are more economical than the Camry’s. Also, with its available manual transmission—not to mention the Civic Si and Type R performance variants—the Civic has a sporting flair that even the surprisingly good Camry TRD simply can’t match. All of this notwithstanding, if price is the single most important factor, the Civic has a clear advantage.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$29,231 - $32,088
Used Asking Price:
$30,923 - $36,985
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
30.4%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$29,023 - $33,691
Used Asking Price:
$27,387 - $34,892
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
40.7%
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 43Toyota Camry Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX, LX, Sport, Touring
Other Toyota Camry Trim Levels
LE, SE Nightshade, TRD, XLE, XLE V6, XSE, XSE V6
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:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
192 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 39 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
442 / 616 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
14.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2952 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
184 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3350 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/45R18
