2026 Honda Civic Review, Pricing, and Specs

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07-07-2025

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Seating
5 Seats
Cargo Capacity
15 Cubic Feet
Powertrain
Gas
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Limited Warranty
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Overview
The Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid are not only affordable but also smart-looking, agile, and nice to drive. The available powertrains—a 150-hp four-cylinder engine and a 200-hp hybrid setup—use fuel sparingly, and models equipped with electric assistance are quite quick.
You can have either in sedan or hatchback form, and both body styles offer roomy cabins with lots of storage options and generous cargo holds. Many desirable driver aids come standard, too, though the base infotainment system is on the small side for the class.
Expert Tip: Manual-transmission Civics still exist, though not in the regular car's lineup. You'll need to shop the Civic Si and Type R performance specials.
What's New for 2026?
The Civic sedan and hatchback carry over into 2026 with no notable changes.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
We'd choose the Civic Hybrid over the gas-only one, as the hybrid model is quicker, more powerful, and more fuel-efficient. Passenger volume doesn't differ between the body styles, but cargo volume does, and it's more generous in the hatchback.
As for trim level, the Sport Hybrid gets our vote because it has everything you need, including heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and most driver aids. That said, moving up to the top Sport Touring Hybrid trim level is tempting; it gets you wireless smartphone-mirroring tech (versus wired) and a larger infotainment screen.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Engine: 150-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder (nonhybrid); 200-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors (hybrid)
150-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder (nonhybrid); 200-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors (hybrid) Transmission: continuously variable automatic (CVT)
continuously variable automatic (CVT) Drivetrain: front-wheel drive
Boasting a 150-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a CVT, the front-drive-only nonhybrid model is the least powerful Civic, and it's not particularly quick. It nevertheless feels perky enough to keep up with urban traffic, thanks in part to the car's nimble handling and well-balanced ride.
The Civic Hybrid, meanwhile, comes with an electrified powertrain that pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors for a combined 200 horsepower. (Honda uses a similar setup in the mid-size Accord Hybrid sedan and CR-V Hybrid compact crossover.) Like the gas-only engine, this powertrain sends torque exclusively to the front wheels via a CVT. In our test drive of a Civic Hybrid, we found it to be quick, smooth, and nearly as enjoyable as the sportier Civic Si.
0–60-MPH Times
C/D 60-mph Tests: 6.2 seconds (hybrid sedan); 8.9 seconds (nonhybrid sedan)
In Comparison: In our testing, the Civic Sport Touring Hybrid sedan delivered an impressive 60-mph time of 6.2 seconds. (For reference, the sportier Civic Si hits the mark in 6.6 seconds.) The nonhybrid is much slower, requiring 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph at our test track. Most rivals can beat that.
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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
C/D 75-mph Highway Fuel-Economy Test : 47 mpg (hybrid sedan)
47 mpg (hybrid sedan) EPA City Ratings: 30-50 mpg
30-50 mpg EPA Highway Ratings: 38-47 mpg
The EPA hasn't released fuel-economy information for the 2026 Honda Civic yet, but we don't expect anything to change from last year's model.
In our real-world 75-mph highway fuel-economy test, a Civic Hybrid Sport Touring sedan returned 47 mpg, which is right in line with the car's EPA estimate: The 2025 hybrid sedan earns ratings of 50 mpg city and 47 mpg highway, while the nonhybrid model sees 32 mpg and 41 mpg, respectively. For more information about the Civic's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: Both the sedan and hatchback models seat five. The cabin layout is straightforward, the design is clean, and the storage cubbies are amply sized. Passenger space in the front seats is generous, and the Civic's seats will be comfortable for a range of body shapes, although we'd love an adjustable lumbar support feature.
Second Row: The rear bench is roomy enough to carry a pair of adults; three would be a squeeze. Cloth upholstery is standard on the Civic, but higher-end models come with leather.
Cargo Capacity: Whether you choose a Civic with a trunklid or one with a liftgate, you should be able to fit a large grocery haul or a road trip's worth of suitcases behind the seats. We fit six carry-on suitcases in the sedan's trunk and 17 in total with the rear seats folded. The hatchback model held the same six cases in its trunk but managed to squeeze an extra carry-on inside with its rear seats folded down.
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Infotainment and Connectivity
Infotainment: 7.0-inch touchscreen (standard); 9.0-inch touchscreen (optional)
7.0-inch touchscreen (standard); 9.0-inch touchscreen (optional) Connectivity: Bluetooth, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (standard), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (optional)
Bluetooth, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (standard), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (optional) Audio Systems: 4-speaker stereo (standard); 8-speaker stereo (optional); 12-speaker Bose stereo (optional)
The Civic comes standard with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display, which supports wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, but a larger 9.0-inch unit with wireless connectivity is available on the Civic Hybrid, as is a 10.2-inch digital gauge display.
Other options for the Civic Hybrid include in-dash navigation, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a 12-speaker Bose stereo system. The entry-level sedan makes do with a four-speaker stereo system, but all other models have at least eight speakers.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The Honda Civic is one of few vehicles in this class to come with standard adaptive cruise control. If blind-spot monitoring is a must-have, though, you can cross the base LX sedan off your list.
Standard Safety Features: automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control
automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control Optional Safety Features: blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors
For information about the Civic's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The Honda Civic has fairly typical warranty terms, but rivals such as the Hyundai Elantra and Kia K4 offer more comprehensive coverage.
Limited Warranty: three years or 36,000 miles
three years or 36,000 miles Powertrain Warranty: five years or 60,000 miles
five years or 60,000 miles Hybrid-Component Warranty: eight years or 100,000 miles
eight years or 100,000 miles Complimentary Maintenance: one year or 12,000 miles
C/D Test Results and Specs
Whenever a model debuts or sees significant revisions, we test it and publish the results. While the chart below may list data for an earlier model year, the numbers still apply to the current model, as it hasn't seen meaningful changes and doesn't warrant a new test.
Specifications
Specifications
2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid
Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $32,845/$33,300
POWERTRAIN
DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4, 141 hp, 134 lb-ft + AC motor, 181 hp, 232 lb-ft (combined output: 200 hp, 232 lb-ft; 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack)
Transmission: direct-drive
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 11.1-in vented disc/10.2-in disc
Tires: Continental ProContact RX
235/40R-18 91W M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 107.7 in
Length: 184.8 in
Width: 70.9 in
Height: 55.7 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 52/44 ft3
Trunk Volume: 15 ft3
Curb Weight: 3225 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 6.2 sec
1/4-Mile: 14.9 sec @ 92 mph
100 mph: 18.0 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 7.2 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.4 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.7 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 114 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 180 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.84 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 38 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 47 mpg
75-mph Highway Range: 490 mi
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 49/50/47 mpg
C/D TESTING EXPLAINED
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