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2026 Honda Accord vs. 2026 Honda Civic Comparison

See how the 2026 Honda Accord and 2026 Honda Civic performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

Accord 2026

Midsized cars

2026 Honda Accord

$28,395 - $30,695

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Civic 2026

Small sedans/hatchbacks

2026 Honda Civic

$24,695 - $47,395

All Test Results
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About
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The Accord remains a sensible midsized sedan that is roomy, user-friendly, and fuel-efficient. The standard 1.5-liter turbo-four and CVT work smoothly and deliver adequate power. This powertrain managed 32 mpg overall in our testing. The second-tier ...
 
Honda refreshed the Civic in 2025, bringing back the hybrid version and discontinuing the optional 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. The top two Civic trim levels, Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid, are only available with Honda's hybrid drivetrain,...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Fuel economy
Green Checkmark Icon Ride
Green Checkmark Icon Handling
Green Checkmark Icon Interior room
Green Checkmark Icon User friendly controls
 
Green Checkmark Icon Handling
Green Checkmark Icon Fuel economy
Green Checkmark Icon Braking
Green Checkmark Icon Controls
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon So so fit and finish
Red 'X' Icon Mediocre front-seat comfort
 
Red 'X' Icon Noise
Red 'X' Icon Difficult to get in and out
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

sedan

 

4-door hatchback, sedan

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

Sport, LX, SE, Sport-L, Touring, EX-L

 

Si, Sport, Type R, Sport Hybrid, LX, Sport Touring Hybrid

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$28,395 - $30,695

 

$24,695 - $47,395

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

FWD

 

FWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

1.5-liter 4 turbo (192 hp); 2-liter 4 hybrid (204 hp)

 

2-liter 4 turbo (315 hp); 1.5-liter 4 turbo (200 hp); 2-liter 4 hybrid (200 hp); 2-liter 4 (150 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

CVT

 

CVT, 6-speed Manual

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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PERFORMANCE TESTING

6

miles of track for testing acceleration, ride, handling, braking, and advanced driver assist systems.

TIRE TESTING

400

tires tested a year for all-weather grip and rolling resistance.