Honda Accord vs Honda Civic

Overview

Specification Honda Accord Honda Civic
Brand Honda Honda
Model Accord Civic
Year 2026 2026
Type
Body Style 4-door mid-size sedan Compact Sedan

Pricing

Specification Honda Accord Honda Civic
Current Price $40,690 $33,199 – $33,950
MSRP $40,690 $33,950
Dealer Price $39,400 $32,699

Engine & Performance

Specification Honda Accord Honda Civic
Engine 2.0L Atkinson-Cycle DOHC 4-Cylinder with Two Hybrid Electric Motors 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System
Horsepower 204 200 hp (net combined)
Torque 247 lb-ft (Electric Motor Torque) 232 lb-ft (electric motor)
0–60 mph 6.6s 0-60 mph estimate Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 116 mph Approx. 112 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Honda Accord Honda Civic
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Hybrid
Mileage / MPG 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.)
Range (EV) 0 miles N/A
Emissions SULEV30 Compliant Low-emission certified (market dependent)
Battery Compact Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) Lithium-Ion Pack under rear seat Lithium-ion hybrid battery
Charging On-the-fly engine charging and regenerative braking selectors Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine)

Ratings

Specification Honda Accord Honda Civic
Expert Rating 9.1/10 4.7/10
Community Reviews 0 1510
Performance Score 8.8 8.9
Comfort Score 9.2 8.8
Safety Score 9.3
Fuel Economy Score 9.6
Technology Score 9.4 9.0
Value Score 9.1

Verdict

Specification Honda Accord Honda Civic
Pros Instant electric motor torque delivers highly responsive, class-leading straight-line acceleration figures; Native Googl... Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality...
Cons The 19-inch wheel package drops overall fuel efficiency slightly compared to the smaller 17-inch wheel setups on the EX-... Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid...