2026 Honda Civic vs. 2026 Toyota Camry

Car Chomper says the Toyota Camry delivers 225 hp, exactly 75 more than the Honda Civic's 150 hp, making the Camry feel significantly quicker, but the Camry commands a $4,405 higher starting price ($29,000 vs $24,595) and compensates with an incredible 51 combined mpg versus the Civic's 36, calling the Civic the undeniable budget champion. Car Confections says the Civic has a fully digital 10.2-inch gauge cluster versus the Camry's partially digital 7-inch, and the Civic's cabin feels more solid overall with more luxurious materials like leatherette door panels, while the Camry has the edge in interior storage, with 13 donut-test-score units of cubby space versus the Civic's 12, an 8% advantage, plus an extra storage cubby next to its wireless phone charger.

Which to choose, and why

225 hp and 51 mpg for the Camry, but a $4,405 higher price

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the Toyota Camry delivers 225 hp, exactly 75 more than the Honda Civic's 150 hp, making the Camry feel significantly quicker, but the Camry commands a $4,405 higher starting price ($29,000 vs $24,595) and compensates with an incredible 51 combined mpg versus the Civic's 36, calling the Civic the undeniable budget champion.

Civic has the nicer gauge cluster; Camry has more storage

Car Confections (opens in a new tab) says the Civic has a fully digital 10.2-inch gauge cluster versus the Camry's partially digital 7-inch, and the Civic's cabin feels more solid overall with more luxurious materials like leatherette door panels, while the Camry has the edge in interior storage, with 13 donut-test-score units of cubby space versus the Civic's 12, an 8% advantage, plus an extra storage cubby next to its wireless phone charger.

Questions buyers ask

Which has more horsepower, the Honda Civic or Toyota Camry?

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the Camry, at 225 hp versus the Civic's 150 hp.

Which is cheaper, the Honda Civic or Toyota Camry?

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the Civic, by $4,405 at MSRP.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Honda Civic: 7 records · Toyota Camry: 5 records.

Decision field	Honda Civic	Toyota Camry
Exact EPA records	7	5
Model / option labels	2	5
Drive layouts	Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	1.5L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid	2.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
Transmissions	Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spd	Automatic (AV-S6)
Fuel types	Premium, Regular	Regular
EPA classes	Large Cars, Midsize Cars	Midsize Cars
Combined efficiency	24–49 MPG/MPGe	43–51 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$1300–3300 per year	$1250–1500 per year

Head to head

Honda Civic vs. Toyota Camry: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Honda Civic	Toyota Camry
Starting price (KBB base)	$25,890	$30,495
Top trim price (KBB base)	$32,690	$38,420
Horsepower	150-200 hp	232 hp
Torque	133-192 lb-ft	163 lb-ft
Curb weight	2,875-2,952 lb	3,594-3,682 lb
Length	184-184.8 in	193.5 in
Wheelbase	107.7 in	111.2 in
Cargo volume	14.1-14.8 cu ft	15.1 cu ft
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The Honda Civic starts $4,605 lower: $25,890 against $30,495 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Toyota Camry leads: 232 hp against 200 hp.
On peak torque, the Honda Civic leads: 192 lb-ft against 163 lb-ft.
The Honda Civic is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 2,875 lb against 3,594 lb.
On length, the Toyota Camry leads: 193.5 in against 184.8 in.
On wheelbase, the Toyota Camry leads: 111.2 in against 107.7 in.
On cargo volume, the Toyota Camry leads: 15.1 cu ft against 14.8 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Honda Civic and the Toyota Camry.

2026 Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up. It is one of the best-selling automobiles in history, with over 27 million units sold through 2021.

Safety: United States The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States has determined frontal crash test ratings of Honda Civics of different model years. The eighth-generation Civic sedan's crash test performance has been rated highly by both the U.S. government's NHTSA and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Source: Honda Civic (Wikipedia)

Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)

November 2024, Seats:Critical Fasteners. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can… Consequence: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
October 2024, Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
October 2024, Steering. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox… Consequence: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

2026 Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry has grown since the 1990s to fit the mid-size classification (wide-body)—although the two widths co-existed in that decade. Since the release of the wide-bodied versions, Camry has been extolled by Toyota as the firm's second "world car" after the Corolla.

Source: Toyota Camry (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2024 Toyota Camry overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

February 2024, Seats. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle… Consequence: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Toyota Camry, most often about structure (11), unknown or other (8), air bags (6).

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Comparison answer desk

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Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Honda Civic or the 2026 Toyota Camry?

Efficiency

The 2026 Toyota Camry lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (47 vs. the 2026 Honda Civic's 36.5 MPG/MPGe).