Toyota Prius vs. Honda Civic Hybrid Review

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota and the Honda Civic Hybrid likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota has a bigger engine than the Honda Civic Hybrid. Bear in mind 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 Prius is considerably more powerful than the Honda Civic Hybrid. The Honda Civic Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Prius in terms of torque.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Prius nor the Honda Civic Hybrid has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

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

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Honda Civic Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Prius, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Prius is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Civic Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Toyota Prius is tremendously heavier than the Honda Civic Hybrid. The Prius's tank is about the same size as the Honda's, though the Honda's is a tad larger. The Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid 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 approximately the same to get the Honda Civic Hybrid to the dealership as the Prius. The Toyota Prius will save you money at the pump compared to the Honda Civic Hybrid. The Honda Civic Hybrid won't tax your gas budget considerably more than the Prius will. The Toyota Prius isn't much less costly than the Honda Civic Hybrid regarding MSRP.

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