2025 Toyota Prius VS Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback || Very Tough Choice, But One Wins

[@geewelch]

I bought the Honda Civic Hybrid for many reasons - but most importantly because I could actually get one. The Prius may have its pros but that doesn’t help anyone if you can’t get it.

[@jeretso]

I went to dealership yesterday and they had no Prius available. Last one was sold earlier that day.

[@ElleyElley-et4ky]

Honda is good. Prius is on a different level. Prius is the ultimate hybrid vehicle

[@jeretso]

Yesterday my dealer had zero Prius available. I prefer Plug In hybrid but it sounds expensive. Civic Hatch availability for the win!

[@jonathanratliff4780]

The best rewards go to those who are patient my friend

[@dominicfong6341]

@@jonathanratliff4780 That might be so. I wouldn't go for a Toyota because parts availability might be just as terrible too.

[@mikej238]

​@@dominicfong6341wrong again.....but you also don't need parts for a Toyota

[@dominicfong6341]

@@mikej238 You do...if you are involved in bodywork damage.

[@jamesz7770]

He didn't mention the crazy positioning of the gauge cluster on the Prius - that is a deal breaker imo

[@nickgonchar7272]

Civic Hybrid will definitely be my next car. Hopefully, not sooner than in 15 years, when the wheels fall off my current 22 Civic. (: Other than that, you perfectly explained why.

[@pigg20021]

Great choice!! They are pricey but very well put together.

[@jonathanchartrand3351]

I love the performance of the Civic and the looks of the Prius.

[@nguyendl4477]

As always, excellent detailed analysis. Thanks Shari!

[@carhelpcorner]

Thanks so much!

[@andrefrbk]

I drove both back to back... Ill gave up the extra MPG for the sporty feel and space of the civic hybrid hatch. I like it as my daily driver. Its quiet as hell most times in city driving, and its so peppy from 0-30mph. Also the gauges in the prius was a deal breaker for me, i couldn't see it.

[@realnshu]

Thanks Shari! I'd take the Civic for one small reason. The low ceiling of the Prius is just too uncomfortable for tall people. The 2nd generation Prius used to have more room inside - why did they have to change that? Aerodynamics, I guess, but still...

[@AwesomeJoe007]

The exterior of the Prius looks way better than the Civic (which looks older than its previous generation). However, I like the interior of the Civic than the Prius. Toyotas are proven to be more reliable than Hondas. Toyotas and Lexus cars have consistently been on top 1 and 2 rankings. Honda is there, but there were times when it even fell below the top 10. That means, my money goes to Toyota anytime.

[@LuisUrbieta]

I like both cars but why can't they compare hatchback versus a luxury car?

[@Doc1855]

We agree. We tend to keep our vehicles for 15-20 years. We get a lot of snow in our area so we need a vehicle with higher ground clearance. When my wife’s current vehicle wears out I’ll probably buy her a new Lexus NX AWD hybrid. That will be the last vehicle she’ll ever own, so I think she deserves the best. I’m sure that I’ll be driving my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, long bed until I die, as I’m an older guy now.

[@oreally8605]

Either one of those would be great new daily drivers.

[@lennygarrison6836]

Prius = Made in Japan. End of argument.

[@oreally8605]

​@@lennygarrison6836 Well.... Honda has been building quality from Ohio for 30 plus ➕️ years now. Remember, they are Honda, not Hyundai. 😊

[@jayandesilva8706]

Wonderful review ❤❤ I like Civic because of it’s performance and durability

[@jsw2233]

For two models that are very close, styling and made in Japan quality are the tie breakers for me and that means Prius.

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

Shari rocks!!

[@carhelpcorner]

Thank you!

[@billyrock8305]

Topgun battle of the best. This is a tough one folks 🤔 Reliability a tie. Prius has the looks advantage. Honda wins in the interior as usual. Prius wins on fuel efficiency and AWD option. Prius wins on PHEV option. Honda wins on delivery, you can actually get one while the Prius is semi vapourware. It boils down to this. We really are comparing a car that we can easily buy today (Honda) vs. a car we can buy in a couple of years. (Toyota). Buying something actually means you get it, not delay it. 🤪 Civic - 9/10 ✅ Prius - 9.5/10 ✅ 🏆 Shari- #1 Topgun auto consultant. Always factual and honest. ✅

[@carhelpcorner]

Haha thank you kind sir! 🙏🙏🙏

[@billyrock8305]

@ You’re welcome sir! How much do you charge to assist with a car purchase? Do you have professional dealers you recommend?

[@carhelpcorner]

@@billyrock8305 Car Help Canada membership is $95. Similar to APA. Amazing deals are finally starting to come back. The only limitation is we can only refer members to dealers in the Greater Toronto Area right now.

[@craignovy2090]

Excellent detailed thorough comparison. I would chose Civic.

[@oreally8605]

We love it, Toyota, but Honda's just look absolutely more fun. 😊 The best two new "dailys" on the planet

[@adamwright9741]

I just dont even see the Prius as a 'daily' because of too many "daily" things it cant do and is not good at. I can only see it as a niche car, for niche reasons.

[@oreally8605]

​@adamwright9741 for gas savings yes, although you must admit, they've stepped their game up big time.

[@RegB99]

It would have to be the Civic but it is a hard choice as a plug in hybrid is the way to go.

[@markday5797]

Honda for me, of these two.

[@craigo2142]

I would take the Civic hatch of the two. However, I would prefer a hybrid HRV or a hybrid ADX.

[@ricka.6758]

Hi. Great video. Curious as to why styling is not a decision factor in your analysis? To me a major appeal of a vehicle are its looks and a key determinant in a purchase decision. Thanks.

[@carhelpcorner]

Thank you! I usually don't talk about styling because that's really subjective and should be left to the buyer.

[@mgsru]

I've had my Prius since 2005 and I've loved it. I'm not really looking to buy a new car, but I've driven the new Prius and I would not buy it. The single reason is that it is very difficult to get in and out of.

[@67daltonknox]

Based on prices, it would be better to compare the Civic hybrid with the Camry. The Camry wins hands down.

[@mannyl2306]

You’re comparing apples to oranges, not a fair comparison. One is a compact other a mid sized sedan…try again!

[@brianye964]

He mentioned "prices".

[@bextar6365]

Prius roof is way to low for the average person !!

[@wholeNwon]

Much too low for me.

[@0HOON0]

I'm just starting to notice this as I enter middle age.

[@indridcold4210]

Now do a video of the new Camry vs Civic Hybrid

[@peterjordan2738]

No comparison...Camry anytime.

[@larrycal5601]

Enjoy the channel and am in the market for a new car or SUV. But I don't understand why you or other reviews seem to be ignoring the elephant in the room. The massive Honda recalls across the board. I had the CRV and civic hatch on my short list, but am reconsidering both. If you research the owner reviews and satisfaction with the dealers with regards to the recalls you will find a lot of very angry customers. I guess I'm leaning towards 2026 Rav 4 or maybe a Mazda CX5. Something made in Japan. By the way my 2007 Toyota Matrix is still running strong for whatever that means.

[@goldpilgrim]

Honda has much better WINDOWS! Prius has small deficient windows and NO WINDSHIELD. Sloped roof instead of windshield. Prius is scary to drive in the dark or in the rain due to poor outward visibility.

[@SwordFishRiver]

I wish I chose the Civic. I’ve placed an order for the plug-in Prius over a year ago in April 2023. Still no word on the delivery date, it’s now December 2024. If you need a car fast, Toyota can’t help you.

[@mitchellshareratleast100su7]

I think you should make a comparison video between the civic and the Camry hybrid

[@dominicfong6341]

I would have loved to buy any Toyota over a Honda any day in the old days. Since the former takes at least 2 years to get and don't know if I will live long enough, would be jumping for the latter while I am still breathing.

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

We owned two Prius models for 16 years before buying our first PHEV Prime. Our positive experiences with the Gen 3 and then a Model C indicated another one would be sensible. In that 1.6 decades of ownership we never once had to "top-up" the oil after a combined 225,000km driven. That says an awful lot. We waited 21 months for delivery of the 2022 model we ordered. Wound-up with a 2024. Hurrah. The Gen 4 was gone by then so we received the new 5th Gen. We lost $2,000 in trade-in value on the C, and, paid for two model year price increases due to the long, long delivery. So, nine months later, the car has 8,000+ miles and we have burned only three tanks of fuel . The bloody thing does 0-60 in 6.48 (if that's important to you), and gives us very, very, close to 100km (62.5 miles), on a single charge. In short, it was worth the wait.

[@StevenBanks123]

At 9:40 “The Prius is the far more spacious car between the two.” Oopsie… he meant to name the Civic for the virtue, as his following stats show.

[@rome4639]

I’ll take the Camry hybrid.

[@V3N8MOUS]

Honda should bring these hybrid engines to the SUV vehicles such as the Honda Pilot and Honda Passport. They are hurting in that section.

[@alive4metal731]

all in due time

[@arnoldguisa4155]

I think I'll trade in my 2011 toyota Corolla S for a 2025 honda civic hatchback hybrid next year I hope it's really reliable like my Corolla because that thing never left me stranded in the road, never had any major problems with it, it still has the original motor, AC still blowing cold, and overall is a good car since I bought it new 👍

[@tnickknight]

Shame the Civic doesn't come as an estate car

[@mikej238]

Prius is the best looking car on the road for under 50k

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

No, for under $150,000.

[@mullen25]

it's really hard to find either of these cars. they sell as soon as they hit dealer lots it seems. i prefer the civic slightly.

[@AriMaccallum]

I have a 2015 Toyota Prius c and I love it

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

After the lease was up on our third Gen. 2008 Prius we opted for a Model C to replace it. At that time, our daughter had left for university and our 175lb Newfoundland Dog was gone. We didn't need the space anymore and, at around $10,00 cheaper the C was appealing . After 12 years the C was due to be replaced. What amazes most; our 2024 Prime delivers far better economy than the fractionally smaller C model. We can reach 100km on a charge, followed by 60+mpg in hybrid mode. Go with the SE trim, by far the most fuel efficient car available. We have driven 8,000+ miles on 32.5 gallons of gas.

[@jpfortuno]

got the Civic Hybrid, upgraded from a Civic 2021. No contest with any other similar brands in the price range right now. Honda wins. Oh, btw, I have owned Kia, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Bmw, Hyundai and test driven many other brands like Mercedes, Audi, and many other cars before. Honda seems to do it right every time and I really value that. I am not saying that this is the best car ever but definitely the best compromise on a budget if you want just a decent amount of power, fuel economy over long distances, comfort and fun to drive stuff, it's not a Porsche but you get the reliability over time

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Unm the output of the civic hybrid is 201 up for the powertrain

[@islanddon865]

It's Christmas and l want to buy a Dash Cam. How about picking the most cost effective unit with the most useful features? I'm sure many are considering these as gifts this Yuletide Season. Thanks!

[@carhelpcorner]

I have the Viofo dash cam and highly recommend it. Also, go test drive the Civic Hybrid Hatchback. You'll be very impressed.

[@islanddon865]

@carhelpcorner This model VIOFO A119 V3 Dash Cam 2K, GPS, True HDR seems reasonably priced at $139CAD. Front only, but rear isn't terribly important because they're at fault.

[@islanddon865]

Unless they do a redesign of that front fascia, that won't happen. I find it unsettlingly hideous!!! (Too strong?😂)

[@FM-ij7iu]

I need clarification regarding the Honda not having a transmission. I was told both of these vehicles have the same transmission. Thanks.

[@carhelpcorner]

@@FM-ij7iu They are both marketed as having an "e-CVT." In the case of the Toyota, this is just a very simple planetary gear set. In the Honda, there's no physical transmission at all. There's just a clutch connecting the engine and electric motor. The motor modulates the engine to create the shifting feel.

[@FM-ij7iu]

@ Thank you. Are there any pros and cons? I’m just curious because I hadn’t heard of this before. I guess a physical transmission might need maintenance?

[@GoldPig777]

The Civic should be compared to the Corolla. The Prius is a much more expensive car than the Civic.

[@carhelpcorner]

@@GoldPig777 I made that comparison video already. This time the focus was hatchback vs hatchback, and Toyota doesn't offer a Corolla Hybrid Hatchback.

[@alive4metal731]

The civic smokes the corolla, its no longer a proper comparison.

[@artobasmadjian6072]

What about the cost of insurance? For me in Quebec, the Prius would cost at least $500 more per year to insure.

[@LarryHopper]

No doubt the Civic is more practical, but the Prius looks so very much better.

[@Lobanium]

I can't disagree more. The Civic looks like an adult's car. The Prius looks like a spaceship trying to look cool.

[@somecharactersnotallowed1319]

Hard disagree. The toyotas look ok when brand spanking new/on video, but they look incredibly aged the moment they get a little dirt on them. They look plastic/cheap.

[@wholeNwon]

You "live" on the INSIDE.

[@Xerazal]

I like the way the Prius looks but they sacrificed space and practicality for those looks. The roof line is so low that taller people will have trouble, and the speedometer location makes it difficult to see that info while driving.

[@meemka8251]

@@Xerazal Agreed... Outward visibility, and especially rear visibility, is better in the Civic.

[@eraldhoxha6372]

i am very long time struggling to decide for one of these 2 cars

[@ctclardy]

Good comparison and I agree the Civic is more practical, has better power, and looks better. I do wish the Civic offered all-wheel drive. I do not like the speedometer on the Prius. I am 6' and can't get a good position on the steering wheel to see it properly. The difference in mpg is negligible to me compared to the driving dynamics.

[@wholeNwon]

ditto

[@daimon9]

The Prius looks so much better!

[@wholeNwon]

On the inside?

[@xiondFirst]

Prius also doesn't look better from the outside. While it goes look good but the front headlights just make it look weird.

[@codincoman9019]

First of all, I wouldn't buy any of these cars new. My latest purchases were cars that were used for only few months, few thousand miles, for a big discount (more than 30%) vs. the MRSP. Secondly, I would rather wait for a Mazda 3 hybridized by Toyota, because for my needs Lexus > Mazda > Toyota > Honda. Thirdly, I am rather into Lexus (except for my Miata ND2 RF and my Suzuki Jimny), thus I would rather acquire a slightly used Lexus. Finally, a better comparison would be between Civic and Corolla.

[@HenriPierreLaborde]

The Toyota Prius Prime XSE premium, is the best car by so much that there's no contest!! I get 52 miles on electric alone, driving mainly on surface streets, and a calculated 118 mi per gallon with the gasoline engine. Totally worth the wait! Unbelievable power, fun to drive, and beautiful. The only downside, is the over complicated electronic gimmicks on the car. It's like some game boys were set loose! Aside from that, the car is wonderful!

[@garyhawkins1941]

Surprised no one mentions the entry/egress issue with the Prius. I am 6’3” and nearly impossible for me. I think of Toyota as an every person car company. This issue does not fit their market. I understand why I don’t fit in a Miata or S2000. They were never meant for the main stream buyer.

[@Offensively-normal]

They are both nice enough. Between the two. Civic would be my first choice. But, I looked at a Camry for about the same price. Took it over the both of these. I also looked in the cord to expensive. And I looked at a Sonata Limited. Also too expensive and boring to drive.

[@longview3k69]

Prius has a Spare Tire, it wins

[@RPO767]

No, it doesn't. Not in the USA anyway. Fantastic car though.

[@xiondFirst]

I ordered a new Hatchback Hybrid, it has more room inside and more practical for my needs. You can't go wrong with either. But Prius and Toyota hybrids are generally better made.

[@pigg20021]

Let's be clear Honda was the first to mass produce hybrids. It was called the Honda Insight.

[@carhelpcorner]

@@pigg20021 Technically the Prius came first, but just not in North America. It launched in Japan a few years before the first Insight.

[@reaality3860]

When trading a vehicle every 5 or 6 years, I'll take the Honda. When keeping a car for more than 6 years, Toyota

[@ericdolby1622]

Honda is always the winner over Toyota. Toyota is a rental car feel and ownership experience.

[@mrnarason]

25 Camry le is better value

[@xiondFirst]

Good luck finding one at dealerships

[@markday5797]

What is going to happen after 20 January 2025?

[@mikej238]

Jan 21 .

[@Doc1855]

Because we keep our vehicles for 15-20 years or 250K - 300K miles and because Toyota has been manufacturing hybrid vehicles for longer period and that they’re so much better in their design, I’d definitely go with the Prius AWD. But because we get so much snow in our area, and we need a higher ground clearance, we’d have to choose the RAV4 or the new Crown Signia hybrid or a Lexus NX AWD hybrid. My wife loves the Lexus NX AWD hybrid and the Crown Signia AWD hybrid, so after her 19 Outback (currently only 40K miles) wears out, I’m thinking that I’ll buy her the NX AWD hybrid as I’m sure that will be the last vehicle that she’ll ever have to own. As for me personally, I’ll be driving my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, long bed , TRD Performance exhaust with the Premium and Technology pkgs. it currently has only 16K miles and is almost 2 years old.

[@ZUCChinishrIMP]

Still a hard decision for me. As someone who does drive cars until the wheels fall off, a plug in does have the most future proofing imo

[@py1211]

All things put aside, Honda always does better than Toyota in passenger and cargo space.

[@fuzzytalz]

Between these two, I’d choose the Civic. I simply prefer Honda’s design ethos and their engineering choices. Plus, much as I want to love Toyota cars, I just find them uninteresting when I get inside-fussy and over-styled with discordant materials choices.

[@adamwright9741]

I dont agree about Prius being nice looking. It looks like it is 'trying' to be nice looking, while the Civic must suffer from the bulbous look that every single other roomy sedan MUST also have, in order to accomidate any decent seblance of rear room and cargo. Civic all the way for me because it is a true daily, not some niche car that pretends to be just because of four door handles.

[@mikej238]

😂 Prius " pretends" 😂

[@andreweaves7975]

My choice would be the civic…… 4 doors versus 2 doors

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

Wait a minute.................................................

[@Doc1855]

I see that both cars still have the 1990 Gloomy Grey interiors that became popular almost 35 years ago. Gloomy Grey and Death Black was great in 1990, but now they’re very Old, Outdated, Depressing, Drab, Same Ole, Same Ole puky interior colors that every other automaker has been shoving down Everyone’s throats for decades now.

[@TheAdamo77]

I don't agree with your choice. You prefer Honda civic obviously.! And There is no comparison to be made between the Civic and the Prius. The Civic is a compact car, so it plays in the Corolla's court. I will never agree with your reasoning. Toyota and Prius forever.

[@heartoflotus]

The 2025 Civic is a midsize car. Check out the dimensions, it grew.

[@MrKikoboy]

rather than reciting manufacturer's numbers I would like to know what you are getting for real world mileage right now - if it's -10C ( it is winter in Canada right now ) I'm pretty sure none of those numbers are real or even close if you have to run the car on defrost for 10 min to melt the windshield...how about some real world real life info rather than repeating the party line...? also the stuff about replacement batteries is a bit disingenuous since this is the 1st year of the Civic and the Prius has been around since 2000 - you think 8-10 years from now Honda batteries will be so scarce? - quite doubtful - tho being Honda ( I have a snowblower of theirs - great on gas - expensive for parts ) the OEM one will probably be nuts but by then there will be rebuilds of those as well...

[@ernest5171]

You must be kidding Prius is head and shoulders above the Honda hybrid

[@hyrenaj2888]

It's a trick question. The real answer is Camry.

[@mannyl2306]

Your answer is the trick (Camry) zonk!

[@floridaoutdooradventures8981]

None! LOL... I will stick to Mazda 3. Civic and Prius can't even come close to the premium feel and looks of Mazda 3 that has so much charisma! Honda Civic is just ugly! It has that funny looking front fascia and the interior of the Civic is not refined at all. Prius on the other hand is too small and overpriced.

[@billyrock8305]

😂😂😂 🤪

[@Splendid_Lad]

Affordable premium, that must be a thing now?

[@Love2Cruise]

Premium feel can only go for so long. I’m ready to replace my Mazda 3 turbo. Yesterday’s commute at 22 mpg isn’t doing any favors.

[@hungson215]

These hybrids used to be poor men's cars. Now, everyone is so hype up to get one

[@h8rry]

None as good as BYD hybrid from China.

[@h8rry]

Toyota Corolla PHEV soon coming by using China BYD in Japan will have less than 3 liter/100km have 100 km range electric and over 2000 km on a single tank,& fully charged electric

[@0HOON0]

​@@h8rryImpressive stats. How are ten year old BYDs holding up?

[@TomLawlor-iq6gm]

Seriously. Who'd risk their life (or others lives), with a Chinese EV. Or ANY car built in their warped reality. That is nonsense. That's trump level shit. China can't make a screwdriver fit to use. For Fuck's Sake.