Honda vs. Toyota

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Honda and Toyota contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Honda and Toyota cars.

When comparing the Honda brand to the Toyota brand, Honda has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety and vehicle rankings. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.

Honda versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Toyota in 14 out of 22 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Honda has lower used vehicle starting prices in 13 out of 22 vehicle comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 16 out of 22 comparisons.

Honda versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 12 out of 22 model comparisons, with Toyota offering more horsepower in 10 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 5 comparisons. Honda vehicles have higher MPG in 1 comparisons, and both Honda and Toyota vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Toyota offers a greater towing capacity in 6 out of 12 comparisons. Honda offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 12 comparisons, and in 5 comparisons Honda and Toyota have the same towing capacity.

Honda versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Honda versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 8 out of 15 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 8 out of 15 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 8 out of 21 comparisons while Toyota has better safety ratings in 5 out of 21 comparisons. Honda and Toyota tie for safety in 8 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 16 out of 22 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda and Toyota each have better car rankings in 7 categories. Honda ranks better in the following cases: Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Compact Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Small Cars, and Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs. Toyota ranks better in the following cases: Toyota Land Cruiser in Best 5-seater SUVs, Toyota Sequoia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Toyota Land Cruiser in Best 8-seater SUVs, Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Best Hybrid Cars, Toyota Camry Hybrid in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, Toyota Sienna in Best Minivans, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Honda Ridgeline in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Toyota has better car rankings in 4 categories: Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars, Toyota 4Runner in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Toyota Sienna in Most Reliable Minivans, and Toyota Land Cruiser in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda Passport in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Safest Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Safest Midsize Trucks, and Honda Civic (coupe) in Safest Small Cars. Toyota has better car rankings in 4 categories: Toyota Prius (hatchback) in Safest Hybrid Cars, Toyota Highlander Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Toyota Sienna in Safest Minivans, and Toyota RAV4 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, and Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs for the Money. Toyota has better car rankings in 3 categories: Toyota 4Runner in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Toyota Corolla in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Toyota RAV4 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Honda offers 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.