2025 Honda Accord vs. 2025 Honda Civic Comparison

The Honda Accord and Honda Civic are both outstanding. Honda’s trophy case includes our Best Buy Award for both cars in their respective segments because they continue to back up their sterling reputations. The Accord and Civic are both class leaders that would be a good buy for just about anyone who needs a compact or midsize car.

The key difference between the two is that the Honda Accord is a midsize sedan, and the Honda Civic is a compact that is available as a sedan or a hatchback. The 2025 Honda Civic is revised with a new hybrid option and a model range similar to the Accord. For both cars, the lower trims come with a non-hybrid turbo engine, and the upper trims come exclusively as hybrids. We like this setup; we prefer the hybrids but appreciate that buyers still get a choice.

Let’s take a closer look at the 2025 Honda Accord and 2025 Honda Civic and find the right Honda model for you.

2025 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord nameplate is synonymous with safe and reliable transportation for good reasons. It upholds its well-earned reputation as an excellent all-arounder that’s comfortable, spacious, dependable, efficient (especially the hybrid), and can even be fun to drive. Pricing starts at $29,390.

Honda Accord Highlights

More interior space: The spacious and comfortable Honda Accord has 3.4 more inches of backseat legroom than the Honda Civic, which your passengers will appreciate. The Accord also has what Honda calls “body-stabilizing” front seats, which enhance comfort and support on long drives.

Bigger screen: All hybrid variants of the Honda Accord boast a high-tech 12.3-inch color touchscreen with vibrant graphics and a user-friendly interface. The Honda Civic has a similar infotainment system, but most trims have a 7-inch screen, and even the fanciest Sport Touring Hybrid model only has a 9-inch screen.

Up to 48 mpg: The Honda Accord Hybrid returns outstanding fuel economy for a midsize sedan. It returns up to 48 mpg in mixed driving, while the Sport and Touring variants get 44 mpg. The EPA estimates monthly fuel costs of less than $100, regardless of trim.

Read our Honda Accord Expert Review or see 2025 Honda Accord models for sale near you.

2025 Honda Civic

The Honda Civic boasts a reputation similar to its big brother, the Accord. The Civic has long been famous as a top choice in compact cars because it blends everyday practicality with a dose of excitement, especially in the Si and Type R variants. A facelift for 2025 gives it slightly revised aesthetics, an available hybrid powertrain, and some new paint options. Pricing starts at $25,345.

Honda Civic Highlights

Performance variants: The Honda Civic Si and Type R are thrilling performance cars that retain the Civic’s practicality. To the delight of enthusiasts, they both come exclusively with manual transmissions. The Honda Accord lineup is automatic-only and has nothing quite like the Civic Si or Type R.

Two body styles: The Honda Civic is one of the few compact cars that’s still available as a 4-door sedan or a 5-door hatchback with more cargo space. Despite being a smaller car, the Civic Hatchback has 46% more cargo space than the Honda Accord, which comes exclusively as a sedan.

Cheaper and more efficient: The Honda Accord Hybrid returns impressive fuel economy of up to 48 mpg combined, but the Honda Civic Hybrid is slightly more efficient. It returns 49 mpg combined with the sedan body and 48 mpg with the hatchback variant.

Read our Honda Civic Expert Review or see 2025 Honda Civic models for sale near you.

Similarities

Since they hail from the same brand, the Honda Accord and Honda Civic are similar in terms of infotainment and safety technology; they both have the Honda Sensing driver-aid system. They’re also both the reigning champions of our Best Buy Award in their respective segments.

Conclusion

Both of these cars are KBB Best Buy Award winners for their just-right blend of features, pricing, and dependability, and we love that they both have highly efficient hybrid options. It’s not a matter of one car being better than the other. They’re just for different types of drivers.

The Honda Accord is for you if you want a rock-solid family sedan you can trust. It will safely and comfortably get you where you need to go without any fuss. The smaller Honda Civic is better for a smaller budget. The Civic is also the enthusiast’s choice with its two performance variants, both of which employ a manual transmission.

We love them both. Pick the one with the size and price tag that’s more suitable to your needs.

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2025 Honda Accord vehicles and New 2025 Honda Civic vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.