Honda Civic vs. Toyota 86

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Toyota 86 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 and the Toyota 86.

In comparing the Honda Civic's and the Toyota 86's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Toyota 86 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Toyota 86's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Toyota 86.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Civic ranges from $18,493 to $27,487 while a used 2020 Toyota 86 is priced between $21,836 to $30,410.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 23.4 percent of its value and the Toyota 86 loses 22.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota 86 retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda Civic.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Toyota 86 base engine makes 205 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. The 86 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 370 miles. This gives the Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota 86. The Civic uses regular unleaded, and the 86 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota 86, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

Safety Ratings: The Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.