Head to head
2026 Honda Accord vs Honda Civic
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda Accord
Shown: 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 10
Honda Civic
Shown: 2026 Civic 5Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 7 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 31
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Honda Civic 5Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | Civic 5Dr |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
| MPG Hwy | 41 mpg | 38 mpg |
| MPG City | 46 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 44 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Body | Midsize Cars | Large Cars |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Gas |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,500 | $1,950 |
| Eco Score | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| CO₂ | 201 g/mi | 268 g/mi |
| Length | 196 in | 181 in |
| Width | 73 in | 71 in |
| Height | 57 in | 56 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 108 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,291 lb | 2,998 lb |
| GVWR class | Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb) | Class 1B (3,001 to 4,000 lb) |
| Complaints | 10 | 31 |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda Accord and the Honda Civic both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.