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Honda Civic vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Toyota RAV4?

Honda Civic vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • a bit lighter

Toyota RAV4

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Civic

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Honda Civic is barely cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the Toyota RAV4 costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,649 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

RAV4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota RAV4 offers clearly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Civic is a bit lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota RAV4 carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 203 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £35,100
RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Honda Civic
Toyota RAV4

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 feels like a sensible friend on the road, marrying dependable practicality with a dash of SUV personality that keeps daily driving from turning dull. Comfortable and easy to live with, it looks tough without shouting and quietly gets the job done — a sensible pick for buyers who want versatility without drama.

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Honda Civic
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
35,100 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,685 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,604 - 1,690 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Honda
Brand
Toyota
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