Toyota Highlander vs Honda Civic

Name: Honda Civic
Brand: Honda
Rating: 4.7 (1510 reviews)

Toyota Highlander $46,270

Honda Civic $33,199 – $33,950

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Toyota Highlander vs Honda Civic. Honda Civic offers the strongest value on price. Toyota Highlander leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Toyota Highlander

Best Value Honda Civic

Top Rated Toyota Highlander

Fuel Economy Honda Civic

Performance Toyota Highlander

Winner

8.2/10

4.7/10

$46,270

Rating: 8.2/10

$33,199 – $33,950

Rating: 4.7/10

Specification	Toyota Highlander	Honda Civic

Brand	Toyota	Honda
Model	Highlander	Civic
Year	2026	2026
Type	Suv	—
Body Style	4-door mid-size suv	Compact Sedan

Current Price	$46,270	$33,199 – $33,950
MSRP	$46,270	$33,950
Dealer Price	$45,100	$32,699

Engine	2.4L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder	2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System
Horsepower	265	200 hp (net combined)
Torque	310 lb-ft	232 lb-ft (electric motor)
0–60 mph	7.4s 0-60 mph estimate	Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	113 mph	Approx. 112 mph

Fuel Type	Regular Unleaded	Hybrid
Mileage / MPG	—	49 MPG combined (hybrid est.)
Range (EV)	0 miles	N/A
Emissions	Not rated	Low-emission certified (market dependent)
Battery	Conventional 12V	Lithium-ion hybrid battery
Charging	Not Applicable	Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine)

Expert Rating	8.2/10	4.7/10
Community Reviews	0	1510
Performance Score	7.5	8.9
Comfort Score	8.5	8.8
Safety Score	—	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	—	9.6
Technology Score	8.0	9.0
Value Score	—	9.1

Pros	Standard all-wheel drive across all trim levels; Quiet and well-organized cabin layout; Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5	Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality...
Cons	Driving dynamics prioritize comfort over excitement; Third row is relatively tight compared to larger competitors	Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid...