Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e vs Honda Civic LX

2025 Honda Civic LX studio car image
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Civic LX

2025 · Petrol Sedan

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e 7.2 s Runner-up: 9.0 s
Power winner Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e 196 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Honda Civic LX 419 L Runner-up: 299 L
Price winner Honda Civic LX $24,450 Runner-up: $31,860

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e against the 2025 Honda Civic LX. They sit in different categories — hatchback and sedan — which makes the packaging figures as important as the headline performance. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.2 seconds, compared with 9.0 seconds for 2025 Honda Civic LX. 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e has the higher listed output at 196 hp; 2025 Honda Civic LX is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 46 hp. Both specifications list 187 Nm of torque. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e has the lower recorded consumption at 4.2 L/100km; 2025 Honda Civic LX is listed at 7.4 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Honda Civic LX provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 419 litres versus 299 litres, a difference of 120 litres. 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e is 51 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Honda Civic LX has the lower listed starting price at $24,450, compared with $31,860 for 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e2025 Honda Civic LX2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.2 s9.0 s
Top Speed180 km/h195 km/h
Power196 hp150 hp
Torque187 Nm187 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank43 L46.9 L
Efficiency4.2 L/100km7.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions96 g/km170 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,600 mm4,549 mm
Ground Clearance142 mm135 mm
Cargo299 L419 L
Curb Weight1,440 kg1,320 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.4 m11.4 m
Starting MSRP$31,860$24,450

Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e vs Honda Civic LX questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.2 seconds, versus 9.0 seconds for 2025 Honda Civic LX.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Honda Civic LX has the higher listed top speed at 195 km/h (121 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e has more power at 196 hp, a 46 hp advantage over 2025 Honda Civic LX.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Honda Civic LX has more listed cargo space at 419 litres (14.8 cu ft), versus 299 litres (10.6 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e is heavier at 1,440 kg (3,175 lb), while 2025 Honda Civic LX is listed at 1,320 kg (2,910 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

2025 Honda Civic LX has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $24,450 USD, compared with $31,860 USD for 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD-e or the 2025 Honda Civic LX?

The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.