Honda Civic vs Toyota 86
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Toyota 86
Overview
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $27,060 |
| 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 | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 36 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| City MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 41 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 12 gal | 13.2 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 205 hp (best) |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 156 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 6.9 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 906 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lbs | 2,776 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 108 in (best) | 101.2 in |
| Length | 185 in (best) | 166.7 in |
| Width | 71 in (best) | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56 in (best) | 52 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Toyota 86Base |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 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 | Toyota 86 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $27,060 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $0 MSRP | Base $27,780 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $0 MSRP | Hakone Edition $29,870 MSRP |
| 4 | Sport Touring $0 MSRP | Hakone Edition $30,590 MSRP |
| 5 | Sport-L $0 MSRP | GT $29,910 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GT $30,190 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Honda Civic vs Toyota 86 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Honda Civic vs 2020 Toyota 86 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 2020 Toyota 86?
- 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 2020 Toyota 86?
- The 2027 Honda Civic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
- The 2027 Honda Civic leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (49).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
- The 2020 Toyota 86 leads on horsepower in this comparison (205).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
- The 2027 Honda Civic leads on seats in this comparison (5).