Honda Civic vs Toyota Tacoma

Overview

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Tacoma
Brand Honda Toyota
Model Civic Tacoma
Year 2026 2026
Type
Body Style Compact Sedan Midsize Pickup Truck

Pricing

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Tacoma
Current Price $33,199 – $33,950 $51,499 – $52,850
MSRP $33,950 $52,850
Dealer Price $32,699 $50,499

Engine & Performance

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Tacoma
Engine 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System 2.4L Turbo i-FORCE MAX Hybrid
Horsepower 200 hp (net combined) 326 hp (net combined)
Torque 232 lb-ft (electric motor) 465 lb-ft
0–60 mph Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 6.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed Approx. 112 mph Approx. 110 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Tacoma
Fuel Type Hybrid Hybrid
Mileage / MPG 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.) 22 MPG combined (hybrid est.)
Range (EV) N/A N/A
Emissions Low-emission certified (market dependent) ULEV/SULEV compliant (market dependent)
Battery Lithium-ion hybrid battery Lithium-ion hybrid battery
Charging Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine)

Ratings

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Tacoma
Expert Rating 4.7/10 4.6/10
Community Reviews 1510 1180
Performance Score 8.9 9.0
Comfort Score 8.8 8.5
Safety Score 9.3 9.2
Fuel Economy Score 9.6 8.5
Technology Score 9.0 8.9
Value Score 9.1 8.7

Verdict

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Tacoma
Pros Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality... Powerful i-FORCE MAX hybrid torque; Strong off-road hardware on TRD trims; Comprehensive standard safety suite; Improved...
Cons Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid... Higher trims become expensive quickly; Rear seat space is tight in Double Cab; Fuel economy trails car-based SUVs; Ride...