When it comes time to look for a new sedan, you’ll likely find yourself reviewing the Toyota Camry and Honda Civic. Both are dependable vehicles that get you from point A to point B with some frills and comforts. The Honda Civic and the Toyota Camry have long been compared, with many people ultimately relying on their intuition to decide between these models.
Can the Honda Civic vs. the Toyota Camry debate be solved? Is there a clear-cut winner? In this guide, we’ll compare the specs and features of the Civic and Camry to help you decide which vehicle is right for your needs. Read on to find out who wins!
Honda Civic vs. Toyota Camry: Performance
The Honda Civic is available as both a gas-only version and as a hybrid, while for 2025, the Toyota Camry is only available as a hybrid. For the Civic, the gas-only trims come with a 2.0L, 4-cylinder engine that delivers 150 horsepower. The Civic Hybrid models, however, keep the same engine, but pair two electric motors alongside it to up the horsepower to 200.
The Camry has two hybrid powertrain options available. Both use the same 2.5L, 4-cylinder combustion engine; however, one powertrain, the front-wheel drive variant, pairs two electric motors to deliver 225 horsepower. The other Camry powertrain variant, the all-wheel drive option, adds a third electric motor to achieve 232 horsepower. The Civic only comes in a front-wheel drive configuration, regardless of powertrain or trim, and there is no option to add it. As far as 0-60 goes, we’ll look at the fastest times for both vehicles.
• Honda Civic 0-60: 6.2 seconds (hybrid powertrain)
• Toyota Camry 0-60: 6.8 seconds (three electric motors, AWD)
Final thoughts: While the Civic is quicker off the line, the Camry has more overall horsepower when you need it.
Honda Civic vs. Toyota Camry: MPG
By the nature of their design, hybrid models will always outperform conventional gas-powered vehicles in fuel efficiency. Despite not being a hybrid, the gas-only Civic trims get a max of 32 MPG city / 41 MPG highway. For the hybrid models, the Civic tops out at 50 MPG city / 47 MPG highway. By comparison, the hybrid-only Camry gets a max fuel efficiency of 53 MPG city / 50 MPG highway, so if saving yourself trips to the gas station is a priority, the winner in this debate is clear cut.
Honda Civic vs. Toyota Camry: Interior and Tech
Both the Civic and Camry have seating for up to five passengers, though the Camry is slightly roomier (which we’ll display later). Dual-zone automatic climate control comes standard on all trims of the Camry, though this feature is only available on the Civic Hybrid models; the gas-powered versions get standard auto climate control. Leather seats come standard on the Camry’s upper-level XLE and XSE trims, while the Civic only offers leather seating on the Civic Hybrid Sport Touring trim. The Civic Hybrids come with a standard one-touch moonroof, while all trims for the Camry have an available moonroof, with some trims offering a panoramic version.
On the tech side of things, one of the advantages the Camry has over the Civic is wireless charging. Qi-compatible wireless charging comes standard on all Camry trims, while the Civic only offers this feature on the highest-level Sport Touring Hybrid trim. The Civic comes standard with a 7” infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility; the Sport Touring trim gets the larger 9” infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Camry’s standard infotainment touchscreen clocks in at 8” with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across all trims. The larger 12.3” infotainment system is standard on the XSE and XLE trims, and available on the SE trim.
Honda Civic vs. Toyota Camry: Safety
Honda Sensing and Toyota Safety Sense are two top-tier driver assistance suites that mitigate potential dangers and hazards on the road. Collision sensors, rear-view cameras, and brake assist are standard across all trims of both the Civic and Camry. Both vehicles received 5-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), so no matter which vehicle you choose, you’re more than protected with a full arsenal of safety features and quality craftsmanship.
Honda Civic vs. Toyota Camry: Colors
While some colors are only available at certain trim levels, both the Civic and Camry come in a number of finishes, though the Camry has nearly double the finish options available. Listed below are the Camry colors and the Civic colors:
Honda Civic Colors:
• Rallye Red
• Blue Lagoon Pearl
• Crystal Black Pearl
• Solar Silver Metallic
• Meteorite Gray Metallic
• Platinum White Pearl
• Urban Gray Pearl
Toyota Camry Colors:
• Ocean Gem
• Heavy Metal
• Ice Cap
• Celestial Silver Metallic
• Midnight Black Metallic
• Reservoir Blue
• Supersonic Red
• Wind Chill Pearl
• Underground
• Heavy Metal with Midnight Black Metallic roof
• Ocean Gem with Midnight Black Metallic roof
• Wind Chill Pearl with Midnight Black Metallic roof
• Supersonic Red with Midnight Black Metallic roof
Honda Civic vs. Toyota Camry: Who Wins?
To recap, truthfully speaking, both the Honda Civic and Toyota Camry are both high-quality, affordable vehicles that are dependable and reliable. It comes down to your priorities, but statistically speaking, the Camry outperforms the Civic in basic tech features like infotainment screen size and connectivity, overall power, and interior options. Safety and driver assistance features are abound in both vehicles, so you’re covered there.
The last point is the price difference between the Honda Civic vs. the Toyota Camry. The Civic starts at $24,250 while the Camry starts at $28,700 MSRP. However, the starting price for the Civic is for the gas-only trims; for a more accurate comparison, let’s look at the starting price of the Civic Hybrids. These clock in at $28,950 for the Sport Hybrid trim. So if you choose the entry-level Civic, you’d save some money up front, but the gas prices would surpass the savings fairly quickly. Looking at the prices between the Hybrid trims (which, again, the Camry is now standard hybrid for 2025), the Civic is marginally more expensive to start. Who would you say is the winner?
If you said the Camry, we’d have to agree. But to fully understand all the Camry has to offer, it’s best to head to Jim Hudson Toyota Sumter for a test drive to experience the power, precision, safety, tech, and handling at your fingertips. Contact us today to learn more and to schedule a test drive of the 2025 Toyota Camry.
