Honda Civic vs Nissan Leaf

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Honda Civic

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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	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda CivicLX	Nissan LeafS+
MSRP	$24,595 (best)	$29,990
Lowest listing price	$18,921 (best)	—
Median listing price	$28,222 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$28,907 (best)	—
For sale now	19 (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)
Fuel tank	12.4 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	14.8 cu ft	55.5 cu ft (best)
Curb weight	2,875 lbs (best)	4,187 lbs
Ground clearance	—	5.3 in (best)
Wheelbase	107.7 in (best)	105.9 in
Length	184.8 in (best)	173.4 in
Width	70.9 in	71.3 in (best)
Height	55.7 in	61.3 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda CivicLX	Nissan LeafS+
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

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 $24,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)	S+ $29,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport $26,595 MSRP	SV+ $34,230 MSRP
3	Sport $27,795 MSRP	Platinum+ $38,990 MSRP
4	Sport Hybrid $29,295 MSRP	—
5	Sport Hybrid $30,495 MSRP	—
6	Si $30,995 MSRP	—
7	Sport Touring Hybrid $32,295 MSRP	—
8	Sport Touring Hybrid $33,495 MSRP	—

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