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
Model 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.

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
Model 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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considerably cheaper
only slightly more efficient
slightly lighter

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from £29,600

Nissan Qashqai

Price 29,600 - 39,900 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 158 - 205 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.6 - 9.9 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Qashqai
Model Qashqai 1.3 DIG-T MHEV, Qashqai 1.5 e-POWER
CO2 Efficiency Class E, C
Trim Level Acenta, Acenta Xtronic, N-CONNECTA, N-CONNECTA Xtronic, N-CONNECTA 4x4 Xtronic, N-DESIGN Xtronic, N-DESIGN 4x4 Xtronic, Tekna Xtronic, Tekna 4x4 Xtronic, N-DESIGN, Tekna, N-TEC Xtronic, N-TEC
Power kW 116 - 151 kW
co2 98 - 152 g/km
Engine capacity 1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity 479 - 504 L
Width 1,835 mm
Brand Nissan
Payload 446 - 516 kg

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Quick data check: Nissan Qashqai

barely cheaper
slightly more power
marginally more efficient
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter

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from £28,300

Vauxhall Astra

Price 28,300 - 37,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 130 - 196 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 84 - 454 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.6 - 10.6 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Astra
Model Astra 1.2 DI Turbo Hybrid 48V, Astra 1.6 Turbo Hybrid, Astra 1.5 Diesel, Astra Electric
CO2 Efficiency Class C, B, D, A
Trim Level Edition eDCT, GS eDCT, Ultimate eDCT, Edition Automatik, GS Automatik, Edition, Ultimate Automatik, GS, Ultimate
Power kW 96 - 144 kW
co2 0 - 130 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Curb weight 1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity 310 - 422 L
Width 1,859 mm
Brand Vauxhall
Payload 438 - 502 kg

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from £35,800

CUPRA Formentor

Price 35,800 - 62,500 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 390 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Electric Range 117 - 126 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.2 - 9 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 5
Model Formentor
Model Formentor VZ 2.0 TSI, Formentor 1.5 TSI, Formentor 1.5 eTSI, Formentor 2.0 TSI, Formentor 2.0 TDI, Formentor 1.5 e-HYBRID, Formentor VZ 1.5 e-HYBRID, Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI
CO2 Efficiency Class G, E, D, F, B
Trim Level DSG, Extreme DSG, 4Drive DSG, Black Edition DSG, Black Edition 4Drive DSG, Tribe Edition, Tribe Edition DSG, Tribe Edition 4Drive DSG, VZ Tribe Edition DSG, VZ Tribe Edition 4Drive DSG
Power kW 110 - 287 kW
co2 32 - 229 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Curb weight 1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity 345 - 450 L
Width 1,839 - 1,852 mm
Brand CUPRA
Payload 439 - 526 kg

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Quick data check: CUPRA Formentor

considerably more power
clearly more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter

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from £23,100

Kia XCeed

Price 23,100 - 33,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manual, 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
Model 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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Quick data check: Kia XCeed

considerably cheaper
moderately lighter

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