Toyota Camry vs. Honda Civic Hybrid Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Toyota Camry packs quite a punch and will knock the Honda down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Toyota definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry has a bigger engine than the Civic Hybrid. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Toyota Camry is tremendously more powerful than the Honda.

Utility
The Toyota Camry and the Honda Civic Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
The Toyota's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Honda Civic Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Honda offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Camry, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Camry make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Honda Civic Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Toyota is tremendously heavier than the Honda Civic Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Camry than the Honda Civic Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Honda and the Toyota Camry compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Honda Civic Hybrid to the dealership as the Toyota Camry. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Civic Hybrid is the winner regarding gas mileage. As far as fuel economy, the Honda has the Toyota Camry beat. The Toyota Camry isn't much more expensive than the Honda Civic Hybrid when it comes to MSRP. The Toyota will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Honda Civic Hybrid. The Honda Civic Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Camry.

Warranty
The Honda and the Toyota have the same basic warranty.