Honda Civic vs. Toyota Prius
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Toyota Prius 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 Prius.
In comparing the Honda Civic's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Civic and Toyota Prius have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2003 Honda Civic ranges from $2,086 to $7,559 while a used 2003 Toyota Prius is priced between $2,950 to $6,495.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 93 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 98 horsepower. Both the Civic and the Prius are rated to deliver an average of 41 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 585 and 451 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$20,010
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,480
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,400
Price Range:
$2,086 - $7,559
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
50
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
161,468
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$4,736
Price Range:
$2,950 - $6,495
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
180,141
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
20.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda Civic Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Prius Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Honda Civic Trim Levels
Hybrid
Toyota Prius Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
93 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
116 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.035 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
98 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.035 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
38 / 45 / 41
Range (city/hwy):
494 / 585 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):
42 / 41 / 41
Range (city/hwy):
462 / 451 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure 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:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2643 lbs
Width:
67.5 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2765 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
57.6 inches
Length:
169.6 inches
Wheelbase:
100.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P185/70R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P175/65R14
Exterior Colors
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Blue
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Aqua Ice Opalescent / Brilliant Blue Pearl
Silver
Silver Strata Metallic
White
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Black
Black
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Electric Green
Interior Colors
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