Honda Civic vs Nissan Leaf
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Leaf
Overview
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | S+ |
| Body style | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | electric |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $29,990 |
| Lowest listing price | $24,772 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $27,300 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $39,659 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 8 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 36 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 32 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 41 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 121 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 303 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 75 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 12 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 12 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 214 hp (best) |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | I4 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 55.5 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lbs (best) | 4,187 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 108 in (best) | 105.9 in |
| Length | 185 in (best) | 173.4 in |
| Width | 71 in | 71.3 in (best) |
| Height | 56 in | 61.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Honda Civic | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S+ $29,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $0 MSRP | SV+ $34,230 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $0 MSRP | Platinum+ $38,990 MSRP |
| 4 | Sport Touring $0 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Sport-L $0 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Used2024 Honda Civic
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Aegean Blue Metallic•Black42,293 mi$24,922Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
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Sport
Platinum White Pearl•Black61 mi$27,477MSRP $28,345Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Used2021 Honda Civic
Type R Touring
Rallye Red•Black/Red58,454 mi$39,659Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Meteorite Gray Metallic•Black5 mi$27,122MSRP $27,990Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Crystal Black Pearl•Black5 mi$27,122MSRP $27,990Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Solar Silver Metallic•Black39 mi$28,222MSRP $29,090Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Honda Civic vs Nissan Leaf FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Honda Civic or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Honda Civic vs 2026 Nissan Leaf on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Honda Civic or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Honda Civic starts lower at $0. Live Honda Civic listings start at $24,772.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Honda Civic or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- The 2027 Honda Civic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Honda Civic or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- The 2027 Honda Civic leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (49).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Honda Civic or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- The 2026 Nissan Leaf leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (303).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Honda Civic or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- The 2026 Nissan Leaf leads on horsepower in this comparison (214).