Toyota Celica vs. Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Celica and Honda Civic 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 Toyota Celica and the Honda Civic.
In comparing the Toyota Celica's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Celica has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Celica's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Toyota Celica.
Pricing: A used 2005 Toyota Celica ranges from $4,399 to $14,107 while a used 2005 Honda Civic is priced between $3,900 to $12,778.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Celica’s base engine makes 140 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 160 horsepower. The Celica is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 364 miles. This gives the Toyota Celica the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Civic. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18210
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19835
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
15745
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
13480 - 19835
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8795
Price Range:
4399 - 14107
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N/A
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7969
Price Range:
3900 - 12778
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
5250
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
4182 - 7969
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
55
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
154145
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Toyota Celica Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Celica
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 Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.662158075472478
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.558892647675833
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.6 - 16.6
Toyota Celica Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 21Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
Toyota Celica Trim Levels
GT, GTS
Honda Civic Trim Levels
DX, EX, EX Special Edition, GX, HX, LX, LX Special Edition, Si, Value Package
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 364 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Quad Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
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
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Quad Seats:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
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
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
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:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.9 inches
Cargo Space:
15.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2425 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
51.4 inches
Length:
170.5 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2782 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
165.7 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Carbon Blue / Spectra Blue Mica / Zephyr Blue Metallic
Gray
Thunder Cloud Metallic
Red
Absolutely Red
Silver
Silver Streak Mica
White
Super White
Yellow
Solar Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Blue
Vivid Blue Pearl
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Satin Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Black / Black/Red / Black/Silver
Interior Colors
Black
Black
