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Honda Civic vs Toyota Yaris - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (184 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (32500 £ vs 21900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Toyota Yaris?

Honda Civic

Toyota Yaris

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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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.

Toyota Yaris has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

Yaris

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 Yaris has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 280 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs evident better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls a bit stronger with 390 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm difference.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is noticeable lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 427 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda Civic offers distinct more room – 410 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda Civic performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1220 L, which is about 285 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris evident takes the win – 525 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Yaris 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.

Honda Civic
Toyota Yaris

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Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 9.5 L

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 Yaris

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Honda Civic
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

Price
32500 - 35500 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4560 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1890 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1408 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1993 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Honda Civic have?

The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.