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Honda Civic vs Toyota 86

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

Vehicles

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2026 Honda Civic

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2020 Toyota 86

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Overview

SpecHonda CivicLXToyota 86Base
Selected trimLXBase
Body styleSedanCoupe
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedpremium unleaded (recommended)
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automatic6-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262020

Pricing & market

SpecHonda CivicLXToyota 86Base
MSRP$24,695 (best)$27,060
Lowest listing price$23,822 (best)—
Median listing price$27,850 (best)—
Highest listing price$28,907 (best)—
For sale now22 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda CivicLXToyota 86Base
Combined MPG36 MPG (best)24 MPG
City MPG32 MPG (best)21 MPG
Highway MPG41 MPG (best)28 MPG
Fuel tank12.4 gal13.2 gal (best)

Performance

SpecHonda CivicLXToyota 86Base
Horsepower150 hp205 hp (best)
Torque133 lb-ft156 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4flat 4

Size & capability

SpecHonda CivicLXToyota 86Base
Seating5 seats (best)4 seats
Doors4 (best)2
Cargo volume14.8 cu ft (best)6.9 cu ft
Payload—906 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,875 lbs2,776 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—4.9 in (best)
Wheelbase107.7 in (best)101.2 in
Length184.8 in (best)166.7 in
Width70.9 in (best)69.9 in
Height55.7 in (best)52 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda CivicLXToyota 86Base
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimHonda CivicToyota 86
1

LX

$24,695 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$27,060 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport

$26,695 MSRP

Base

$27,780 MSRP

3

Sport

$27,895 MSRP

Hakone Edition

$29,870 MSRP

4

Sport Hybrid

$29,395 MSRP

Hakone Edition

$30,590 MSRP

5

Sport Hybrid

$30,595 MSRP

GT

$29,910 MSRP

6

Si

$31,495 MSRP

GT

$30,190 MSRP

7

Sport Touring Hybrid

$32,395 MSRP

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8

Sport Touring Hybrid

$33,595 MSRP

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9

Type R

$47,395 MSRP

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Honda Civic vs Toyota 86 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 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: 2026 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Honda Civic starts lower at $24,695. Live Honda Civic listings start at $23,822.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
The 2026 Honda Civic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,695).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
The 2026 Honda Civic leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (49).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
The 2026 Honda Civic leads on horsepower in this comparison (315).
Which has better seats: 2026 Honda Civic or 2020 Toyota 86?
The 2026 Honda Civic leads on seats in this comparison (5).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Civic vs 2020 Toyota 86?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Civic (5/5 NHTSA overall).