Honda Civic alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Honda Civic, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Honda Civic and are good next research steps.

from £35,100

Honda ZR-V

Price 35,100 - 38,700 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.8 - 8 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 315 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model ZR-V
Modell ZR-V 2.0 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class D
Trim Level Elegance, Sport, Advance
Power kW 135 kW
co2 130 - 132 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 cm3
Curb weight 1,660 - 1,710 kg
Width 1,840 mm
Brand Honda
Payload 440 - 455 kg

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Honda ZR-V as a suitable alternative to Honda Civic

Want sharp handling, a lower centre of gravity and a bit of joie de vivre behind the wheel? The Civic is your pick; the ZR‑V swaps that sporty edge for raised seating, SUV practicality and more boot space — choose the Civic for driving thrills, the ZR‑V for family-friendly versatility.

The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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marginally cheaper
noticeably more efficient
marginally lighter

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from £22,200

Honda Jazz

Price 22,200 - 25,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 122 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.4 - 9.7 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Jazz
Modell Jazz 1.5 i-MMD e:HEV, Jazz Crosstar 1.5 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Elegance, Advance, Advance Sport
Power kW 90 kW
co2 102 - 108 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,302 - 1,321 kg
Trunk capacity 304 L
Width 1,694 mm
Brand Honda
Payload 369 - 388 kg
Variant Crosstar

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Honda Jazz as a suitable alternative to Honda Civic

Choosing between the Honda Civic and the Honda Jazz comes down to whether you want a more engaging compact with stronger performance and style (Civic) or an exceptionally practical, space‑efficient hatchback focused on economy and versatility (Jazz). This quick comparison will help you weigh driving feel, interior flexibility, fuel costs and ownership practicality so you can pick the one that fits your daily needs.

The Honda Jazz is a supremely practical small hatch that hides clever packaging and more usable space than it lets on, with friendly styling and an unfussy charm. It’s economical to run, easy to park and perfect for buyers who want reliable, versatile daily motoring without the hassle.

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markedly more power
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably cheaper
only slightly more efficient
slightly lighter

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from £29,400

BMW 1 Series

Price 29,400 - 51,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 122 - 300 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.9 - 9.8 s
Model Year 2024
Torque 230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model 1er-Reihe
Modell 118d, 120, 120d, M135, 116, 123
CO2 Efficiency Class D, C, F
Trim Level M Sport Design Steptronic (DKG), Steptronic (DKG), M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic (DKG), M Sportpaket Steptronic (DKG), M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic (DKG), xDrive Steptronic (DKG), M Sport Design xDrive Steptronic (DKG), M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic (DKG)
Power kW 90 - 221 kW
co2 112 - 173 g/km
Engine capacity 1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,465 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity 300 - 380 L
Width 1,800 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 475 - 510 kg
Variant M Performance

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moderately cheaper
noticeably more power
barely more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter

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from £23,100

Kia XCeed

Price 23,100 - 33,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 180 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.5 - 12.2 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model XCeed
Modell XCeed 1.0 T-GDI, XCeed 1.6 T-GDI, XCeed 1.0 T-GDI 48V
CO2 Efficiency Class E
Trim Level Core, Vision, Nightline Edition, Vision DCT7, Nightline Edition DCT7, Spirit DCT7, GT-Line DCT7, Platinum DCT7, Core DCT7
Power kW 85 - 132 kW
co2 143 - 155 g/km
Engine capacity 998 - 1,598 cm3
Curb weight 1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity 380 - 426 L
Width 1,826 mm
Brand Kia
Payload 471 - 485 kg

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marginally more power
visibly more efficient
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably cheaper
moderately lighter

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from £46,600

Lexus ES

Price 46,600 - 59,300 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 218 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 180 km/h
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model ES
Modell ES 300h
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Business Automatik, Automatik, Executive Automatik, Luxury Automatik
Power kW 160 kW
co2 115 g/km
Engine capacity 2,487 cm3
Curb weight 1,680 kg
Fuel tank capacity 50 L
Trunk capacity 454 L
Length 4,975 mm
Width 1,865 mm
Height 1,445 mm
Brand Lexus
Payload 470 kg

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significantly cheaper
very slightly more efficient
somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
moderately lighter
moderately more power

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from £29,100

Toyota C-HR

Price 29,100 - 42,800 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 140 - 223 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Electric Range 66 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 - 9.9 s
Model Year 2026
Number of Cylinders 4
Model C-HR
Modell C-HR 1.8 Hybrid, C-HR 2.0 Hybrid, C-HR 2.0 Plug-In Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class C, D, B
Trim Level Active, Teamplayer, Lounge, GR SPORT AWD-i, GR SPORT Edition AWD-i, GR SPORT, GR SPORT Edition
Power kW 103 - 164 kW
co2 52 - 116 g/km
Engine capacity 1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Curb weight 1,505 - 1,755 kg
Trunk capacity 350 - 447 L
Width 1,832 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 375 - 425 kg

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Quick data check: Toyota C-HR

moderately cheaper
moderately more power
substantially more efficient
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
barely lighter

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