Honda Civic Type R vs. Toyota Camry TRD

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic Type R and Toyota Camry TRD 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 Civic Type R and the Toyota Camry TRD.

When we compare the Honda Civic Type R's and the Toyota Camry TRD's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic Type R has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Toyota Camry TRD has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic Type R's and the Toyota Camry TRD's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic Type R is a better car than the Toyota Camry TRD.

Pricing: A used 2024 Honda Civic Type R ranges from $42,564 to $50,549 while a used 2024 Toyota Camry TRD is priced between $31,709 to $39,584.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic Type R loses 28.3 percent of its value and the Toyota Camry TRD loses 35.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic Type R retains 7.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Camry TRD.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10 while the Toyota Camry's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 1 out of 31 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Camry being ranked 3 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.1 out of 10. For the Toyota Camry the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Camry.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic Type R’s base engine makes 315 horsepower, and the Toyota Camry TRD base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Type R is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 347 miles. The TRD is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. This gives the Toyota Camry TRD the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Civic Type R. The Type R uses premium unleaded, and the TRD uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic Type R, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Toyota Camry TRD, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic Type R and the Toyota Camry TRD have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Honda Civic Type R and the Toyota Camry TRD have the same Top Safety Pick award.

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