Honda Civic vs Toyota Yaris

The Honda Civic starts from $45,350 (our estimated RRP; the brand lists drive-away prices only) before on-road costs, while the Toyota Yaris opens at $28,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $49,885 and $31,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Honda Civic and Toyota Yaris hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Honda Civic and 86% for the Toyota Yaris.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Honda Civic, against 5 on the Toyota Yaris.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda Civic and 8 in the Toyota Yaris.

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

The Honda Civic features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Yaris gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Civic stands out with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Yaris. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Civic gets leather upholstery while the Toyota Yaris offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Honda Civic and 1-zone in the Toyota Yaris.

The Honda Civic uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.

The Toyota Yaris responds with a Petrol making 85kW and 120Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Honda Civic has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 85kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Honda Civic is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Civic measures 4,560mm long on a 2,733mm wheelbase, 610mm longer than the Toyota Yaris at 3,950mm (2,550mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Civic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 410L in the Honda Civic and 270L in the Toyota Yaris, giving the Honda Civic a 140L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,197/year for the Honda Civic and $998/year for the Toyota Yaris. That is a $199 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Civic)—.