Small Footprint or Big Back Seat? Picking Between Honda's Sedan Duo Parking garages, school pickups, and road trips all ask different things of a car. Honda's two sedans answer those questions in different ways. Sizing up a Honda Accord vs. Civic starts with how much space you need, how much you want to spend, and how far a gallon should take you. Trunk space measures 14.8 cubic feet in the compact Civic and 16.7 cubic feet in the midsize Accord. Civic pricing runs from $24,995 to $32,695, and Accord pricing runs from $28,395 to $39,495, both before destination. Hybrid Civics earn 49 mpg combined, while Accord hybrids earn 44 to 48 mpg combined. How Much Room You Get Honda sells the Civic as a compact sedan and the Accord as a midsize sedan, so size is the first split. At 195.7 inches nose to tail, the Accord runs 10.9 inches longer than the Civic's 184.8 inches. Passengers feel that extra length most in the back seat. Rear legroom measures 40.8 inches in the Accord and 37.4 inches in the Civic. Trunk space follows the same pattern, with 16.7 cubic feet in the Accord and 14.8 in the Civic. Put a six-footer behind a six-footer in each car, and that 3.4-inch rear legroom gap shows up fast. Both sedans seat five, though, and the shorter Civic slips into tight parking spots with less fuss. Power and Fuel Economy Both sedans offer gas and hybrid power. Civic LX, Sport, and Sport-L models use a 2.0L four-cylinder with 150 hp. LX earns 32 city, 41 highway, and 36 combined mpg, and Sport and Sport-L earn 31, 39, and 34. Accord LX and SE models use a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder with 192 hp, with the LX at 29, 37, and 32 mpg and the SE at 28, 36, and 31 mpg. Gas shoppers get more power in the Accord and more miles per gallon in the Civic. On the hybrid side, the Civic Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid make 200 total system hp and earn 50 city, 47 highway, and 49 combined mpg. Accord hybrids make 204 total system hp. Three trims earn 46, 41, and 44 mpg, while the EX-L Hybrid earns 51, 44, and 48 mpg. That makes the EX-L Hybrid the Accord that comes closest to the Civic's number. Price and Trim Ladders Civic pricing starts at $24,995 for the LX and tops out at $32,695 for the Sport Touring Hybrid. Accord pricing starts at $28,395 for the LX and reaches $39,495 for the Touring Hybrid. Those ladders overlap more than you'd expect. Even the top Civic costs $1,100 less than the cheapest Accord hybrid, the Sport Hybrid at $33,795. The Civic Sport-L, new for 2027, starts at $28,495 and adds leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, and a power driver's seat to the gas Civic. The chart below compares the 2027 Civic with the 2026 Accord. Honda Civic and Accord Trim Levels Compared Trim Starting MSRP Engine and Horsepower EPA MPG City / Hwy / Comb Touchscreen Wheels Heated Seats Leather Seats Moonroof Added Features Honda Civic Sedan, 2027 Model Year (Compact) LX $24,995 2.0L 4-cylinder, 150 hp 32 / 41 / 36 7-inch 16-inch No No No Honda Sensing, push button start, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Sport $26,995 2.0L 4-cylinder, 150 hp 31 / 39 / 34 7-inch 18-inch gloss black alloy No No No Blind Spot Information, remote engine start, paddle shifters Sport-L $28,495 2.0L 4-cylinder, 150 hp 31 / 39 / 34 7-inch 18-inch gloss black alloy Yes Yes No 8-way power driver's seat, 4-way power passenger seat, paddle shifters Sport Hybrid $29,695 2.0L hybrid, 200 hp total system 50 / 47 / 49 7-inch 18-inch gloss black alloy Yes No Yes Active Noise Cancellation, acoustic laminate windshield, deceleration selectors Sport Touring Hybrid $32,695 2.0L hybrid, 200 hp total system 50 / 47 / 49 9-inch 18-inch alloy Yes Yes Yes Google built-in, Bose 12-speaker audio, wireless phone charger, Honda S+ Shift Honda Accord, 2026 Model Year (Midsize) LX $28,395 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 192 hp 29 / 37 / 32 9-inch 17-inch No No No Honda Sensing, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charger SE $30,695 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 192 hp 28 / 36 / 31 9-inch 19-inch Yes No Yes Blind Spot Information, 10-way power driver's seat, heated side mirrors Sport Hybrid $33,795 2.0L hybrid, 204 hp total system 46 / 41 / 44 12.3-inch 19-inch Yes No Yes Alexa built-in, four driving modes, sport pedals, gloss black spoiler EX-L Hybrid $35,095 2.0L hybrid, 204 hp total system 51 / 44 / 48 12.3-inch 17-inch Yes Yes Yes Front and rear parking sensors, two-position driver's seat memory Sport-L Hybrid $35,495 2.0L hybrid, 204 hp total system 46 / 41 / 44 12.3-inch 19-inch matte black Yes Yes Yes Driver's seat memory, sport pedals, gloss black spoiler Touring Hybrid $39,495 2.0L hybrid, 204 hp total system 46 / 41 / 44 12.3-inch 19-inch Yes Yes Yes Google built-in, Bose 12-speaker audio, head-up display, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel Prices are starting MSRPs before destination, taxes, and fees, per Honda's published 2027 Civic and 2026 Accord pricing. EPA estimates are for comparison only. The Civic Si has its own Honda model page and isn't charted here. Screens, Seats, and Everyday Tech Honda Sensing comes standard on every Civic and Accord trim. Civic LX, Sport, Sport-L, and Sport Hybrid use a 7-inch touchscreen, while the 9-inch screen with Google built-in is available only on the Sport Touring Hybrid. Accord LX and SE start with a 9-inch screen, and every Accord hybrid steps up to a 12.3-inch screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come on every Accord. In the Civic, they come only on the Sport Touring Hybrid. Wireless phone charging follows that pattern, too. Heated front seats begin at the Civic Sport-L and the Accord SE, and Blind Spot Information begins at the Civic Sport and the Accord SE. Matching Each Sedan to Your Daily Routine Shoppers weighing Honda Civic vs. Accord tend to land on a simple split. Pick the Civic for city commutes, tight garages, and the lowest fuel bills. Go with the Accord for rear-seat passengers, long highway trips, and a bigger trunk. Hybrid buyers face a close call, since both sedans make about 200 hp, and the Civic edges ahead on mpg. Gas buyers who want more power should consider the Accord's turbocharged engine. Whichever way you lean, the chart above shows exactly what each trim adds. Why Buy a Honda Sedan at Gates Honda We're part of the Gates Auto Family, a fourth-generation, family-owned group that has been selling cars since 1915. Our team can walk you through every Civic and Accord trim, then park both sedans side by side so you can test the rear legroom yourself. Schedule time behind the wheel of each one and see which feels right on your own roads. We've earned the Honda President's Award and Honda's Council of Excellence Award, and we'd love to earn your business, too. Use the Value Your Trade tool on our website to see what your current car is worth. If your credit needs some work, our finance team can help build a plan that fits your budget. Civic and Accord Questions Answered Is the Honda Accord bigger than the Civic? Yes. The Accord is a midsize sedan at 195.7 inches long, and the Civic is a compact sedan at 184.8 inches long. The Accord also offers 40.8 inches of rear legroom and 16.7 cubic feet of trunk space, compared with 37.4 inches and 14.8 cubic feet in the Civic. Which sedan gets better gas mileage? The Civic Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid earn 50 city, 47 highway, and 49 combined mpg. Accord hybrids earn 46, 41, and 44 mpg on three trims and 51, 44, and 48 mpg on the EX-L Hybrid. Among gas models, the Civic LX earns 32, 41, and 36 mpg, and the Accord LX earns 29, 37, and 32 mpg. Do the Civic and Accord both come with Honda Sensing? Yes. Honda Sensing is standard on every trim of both sedans. It includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist, and the Collision Mitigation Braking System. Which Civic and Accord trims are hybrids? The Civic Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid use a 200 hp two-motor hybrid system. The Accord Sport Hybrid, EX-L Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid use a 204 hp two-motor hybrid system. The Civic LX, Sport, and Sport-L, and the Accord LX and SE use gas engines. What is the Civic Sport-L? Sport-L is a Civic trim added for the 2027 model year, with a starting MSRP of $28,495. It adds leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, and a power-adjustable driver's seat to the gas Civic. Park Them Side by Side and Decide Sit in the back of each, open both trunks, and take them out on the same stretch of road. The right sedan usually makes itself obvious. Shop the Civic Shop the Accord

The 2026 CR-V and RAV4 Take Different Roads to the Same Driveway Two compact SUVs top almost every shopping list, and for 2026, they couldn't be built more differently. One still sells a turbo-gas model alongside its hybrids, while the other went all in on batteries. Your week behind the wheel decides which one fits. The CR-V offers a turbocharged gas engine or a two-motor hybrid, while every 2026 RAV4 grade runs a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain. Toyota wins on EPA fuel economy and towing, and Honda answers with more cargo room on its gas trims and a wireless charger on the base model. The trim-by-trim chart below lines up horsepower, drivetrain, EPA ratings, and tow ratings for both lineups. Walk Around the 2026 CR-V Before the spec charts, see the vehicle itself. This walkaround covers the cabin, the cargo hold, and the trim differences the chart below puts numbers to. Shop CR-V inventory Power Choices in the Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4 Matchup Both SUVs seat five and offer front- or all-wheel drive, but they split under the hood. Honda's LX, EX, and EX-L use a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. Hybrid trims pair a 2.0-liter engine with two electric motors for 204 combined horsepower, and the drive motor's 247 lb-ft kicks in from a standstill. Every RAV4 is electrified. Its standard hybrid makes 226 combined horsepower with front-wheel drive and 236 with all-wheel drive. Plug-in grades jump to 324 horsepower, and Toyota lists an EPA-estimated 54 miles of all-electric range on the SE. If a gas-only engine is on your wish list, the Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4 decision gets simple, since only Honda still sells one. Where Fuel Economy Lands Toyota takes this round. Front-drive RAV4 LE, SE, and XLE Premium models are rated at 47 city and 40 highway. AWD versions range from 42 combined on the LE and SE down to 38 on the Woodland, which rides on all-terrain tires. Honda's hybrid posts 43 city and 36 highway with front-wheel drive, or 40 and 34 with Real Time AWD. On all-terrain tires, the TrailSport Hybrid rates 35 combined. Gas trims return 28 city and 33 highway in front-drive form. Cargo Room and Back-Seat Space Gas CR-V trims hold 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 76.5 cubic feet with that row folded. Hybrid trims measure 36.3 behind the second row and the same 76.5 with it down, since the battery eats into the space under the cargo floor rather than the space above it. The Sport Touring Hybrid lists 34.7 behind the rear seat, where the Bose subwoofer takes a small bite. Rear passengers get 41 inches of legroom. Over at Toyota, the RAV4 lists up to 37.8 cubic feet with no row-by-row breakdown. That puts the gas CR-V ahead on paper, and the hybrid CR-V a cubic foot and a half behind. Haul strollers or hockey bags? Bring them along and load both. Towing and Bad-Weather Traction Towing tilts hard toward Toyota. AWD RAV4 hybrids in SE, XLE Premium, Woodland, XSE, and Limited form can pull 3,500 pounds. The LE and every front-drive grade top out at 1,750 pounds. A CR-V handles 1,500 pounds with the turbo and 1,000 with the hybrid, enough for a small utility trailer. Real Time AWD is available on every trim and standard on the TrailSport and Sport Touring Hybrid, and both of those add a four-mode drive system with a dedicated Snow setting for slick winter mornings and gravel lanes. Safety Gear and Cabin Tech Every CR-V comes with Honda Sensing. It bundles collision-mitigation braking, adaptive cruise with low-speed follow, lane-keeping assist, and road-departure mitigation. All trims get a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wireless phone charger comes standard on the base LX, which is unusual at that end of the lineup. Every RAV4 comes with Safety Sense 4.0, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and a touchscreen of at least 10.5 inches with wireless phone mirroring, so it wins on screen size. Wireless charging isn't standard on the LE or SE, though. Up top, the CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid adds a 12-speaker Bose system and Google built-in. 2026 Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 Trim Comparison Chart EPA figures are estimates. Your mileage will vary. Trim Powertrain Output Drivetrain EPA MPG (City/Hwy/Comb) Max Towing Honda CR-V LX 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder, CVT 190 hp / 179 lb-ft FWD standard, AWD available 28/33/30 FWD 27/31/29 AWD 1,500 lbs EX 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder, CVT 190 hp / 179 lb-ft FWD standard, AWD available 28/33/30 FWD 27/31/29 AWD 1,500 lbs EX-L 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder, CVT 190 hp / 179 lb-ft FWD standard, AWD available 28/33/30 FWD 27/31/29 AWD 1,500 lbs Sport Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson 4-cylinder, two-motor hybrid 204 hp combined FWD standard, AWD available 43/36/40 FWD 40/34/37 AWD 1,000 lbs TrailSport Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson 4-cylinder, two-motor hybrid 204 hp combined AWD standard 38/33/35 1,000 lbs Sport-L Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson 4-cylinder, two-motor hybrid 204 hp combined FWD standard, AWD available 43/36/40 FWD 40/34/37 AWD 1,000 lbs Sport Touring Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson 4-cylinder, two-motor hybrid 204 hp combined AWD standard 40/34/37 1,000 lbs Toyota RAV4 LE 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, eCVT 226 hp FWD 236 hp AWD FWD standard, AWD available 47/40/43 FWD 46/39/42 AWD 1,750 lbs SE 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, eCVT 226 hp FWD 236 hp AWD FWD standard, AWD available 47/40/43 FWD 46/39/42 AWD 1,750 lbs FWD 3,500 lbs AWD XLE Premium 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, eCVT 226 hp FWD 236 hp AWD FWD standard, AWD available 47/40/43 FWD 45/38/41 AWD 1,750 lbs FWD 3,500 lbs AWD Woodland 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, eCVT 236 hp combined AWD standard 41/35/38 3,500 lbs XSE 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, eCVT 236 hp combined AWD standard 43/37/41 3,500 lbs Limited 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, eCVT 236 hp combined AWD standard 43/37/41 3,500 lbs Plug-in Hybrid (SE, Woodland, XSE, GR SPORT) 2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, eCVT 324 hp combined AWD standard Up to 40 combined (SE, XSE) EPA-est. 54 mi electric range (SE) 3,500 lbs (SE, Woodland, XSE) GR SPORT not listed Read it top to bottom, and a pattern pops out. Toyota owns the fuel economy and towing columns, and Honda keeps a gas engine on the menu. Matching Each SUV to Your Routine Go with the RAV4 if you pull a small camper or fishing boat, or if your commute is long enough that every mpg counts. A plug-in grade makes sense when you can charge at home, and your round trip fits inside its electric range. Lean toward the CR-V if you want a gas engine, the biggest cargo hold here, or wireless charging on the base model. Gravel-road regulars should look at the TrailSport Hybrid. Test Drive a 2026 CR-V With Gates Honda in Richmond At Gates Honda, we'd rather you leave with the right SUV than one we talked you into. That mindset has carried our family business into its fourth generation. Our team can line up a gas CR-V and a hybrid so you can feel the difference yourself. Our Honda-certified technicians work on every Honda model, including hybrids, and our finance team helps drivers with all credit backgrounds. Check your trade with our Value Your Trade tool, then stop by, and we'll hand you the keys. Frequently Asked Questions Which is more fuel efficient, the Honda CR-V or the Toyota RAV4? The RAV4 holds the edge. Front-drive RAV4 LE, SE, and XLE Premium models are EPA-rated at 47 city and 40 highway, while a front-drive CR-V Hybrid is rated at 43 city and 36 highway. With all-wheel drive, RAV4 hybrids range from 42 to 38 mpg combined and CR-V hybrids from 37 to 35. Does the 2026 Honda CR-V still come with a gas-only engine? Yes. The CR-V LX, EX, and EX-L use a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder rated at 190 horsepower. Every 2026 RAV4 is a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, so the CR-V is the only one of the two that still offers a gas-only engine. How much can the Honda CR-V tow compared to the Toyota RAV4? The CR-V is rated to tow 1,500 pounds with the turbo engine and 1,000 pounds with the hybrid. All-wheel-drive RAV4 hybrids in SE, XLE Premium, Woodland, XSE, and Limited form can tow up to 3,500 pounds, while the LE and every front-drive grade are rated at 1,750 pounds. Which compact SUV has more cargo space? It depends on the trim. Gas CR-V trims hold 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row, and hybrid trims hold 36.3, though both reach 76.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Toyota lists up to 37.8 cubic feet for the RAV4 without a row-by-row breakdown. Does Gates Honda service hybrid CR-V models? We do. Our Honda-certified technicians work on every Honda model, hybrids included, and use genuine Honda parts. You can book a visit with our online service scheduler or stop by our express service department for routine maintenance. Can I trade in my current SUV toward a CR-V? Yes. Start with the Value Your Trade tool on our website to see what your vehicle is worth, then bring it by so we can confirm the number in person. Our finance team works with drivers across all credit backgrounds. Drive the Gas and the Hybrid Back-to-Back Ten mpg and fourteen horsepower separate them, and the cargo floor sits differently in each. Tell us how you actually use the vehicle and we'll have both pulled up front. Shop CR-V inventory Shop CR-V Hybrid

What a Lease Really Costs in Kentucky Compared to Buying Kentucky drivers face a lease or buy question that national articles never quite answer. This state taxes cars in its own way. Those rules can swing the math by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Before you sign anything on a new Honda, it pays to know exactly where that money goes. Kentucky charges a 6% usage tax on the full price when you buy, but a lease spreads that tax across your monthly payments. Every driver in the state pays a yearly vehicle property tax, and that bill lands on you whether you lease or own. Buying wins on long-term cost and mileage freedom. Leasing wins on payment size and warranty coverage. Leasing vs. Buying a Car Starts With the Tax Bill Most articles about leasing vs. buying a car skip straight to the monthly payment. In Kentucky, the smarter place to start is the tax line. Buy a car here, and you'll pay a 6% usage tax on the full retail price when you register it with the county clerk. On a $35,000 Honda, that works out to $2,100 due right up front. Lease that same car, and the math changes. Kentucky's U-Drive-It program lets lease companies pay the 6% tax on your monthly payments instead of the full sticker price. Say your lease payment runs $450 a month. The tax adds about $27 to each payment, totaling roughly $972 over a 36-month term. That's less than half the tax a buyer pays. Why? You only get taxed on the part of the car you use. Leasing vs. Buying at a Glance Factor Leasing Buying Monthly payment Lower, since you cover depreciation plus interest Higher, since you cover the full vehicle price Kentucky 6% usage tax Paid a little at a time on each monthly payment Paid up front on the full purchase price Annual KY property tax You pay it as the driver, even though the lease company holds the title You pay it each year as the titled owner End of the term Return the car, buy it out, or start a fresh lease The car is yours once the loan is paid off Mileage Caps usually run 10,000 to 15,000 miles per year Drive as far as you want with zero penalties Wear and tear Fees apply for damage past normal use at turn-in Wear affects resale price, with no turn-in fees Warranty Factory coverage usually lasts the whole lease Coverage ends while you still own the vehicle Long-term cost Payments continue for as long as you keep leasing Costs drop sharply once the loan is paid off The Yearly Property Tax Both Sides Owe Kentucky also charges a yearly property tax on every car, and you pay it when you renew your tags. The state portion is 45 cents per $100 of your car's value. County and city rates get added on top. That bill still comes to you even if you lease. The lease company may hold the title, but the tax lands with the person driving the car. So while the usage tax favors leasing, the property tax treats both paths the same. When the Lease Math Wins Leasing a car vs. buying it outright makes the most sense for drivers who like a new car every few years and keep their mileage modest. Your payment stays lower. The factory warranty usually covers the whole term. Kentucky's payment-based tax setup keeps more cash in your pocket during those first three years, too. Repair bills rarely enter the picture at all. When Buying Pulls Ahead Owning rewards patience. Once the loan ends, your only regular costs are fuel, insurance, upkeep, and that yearly property tax, which shrinks as the car loses value. Drive 20,000 miles a year commuting between Richmond and Lexington? You'll blow past lease caps fast, and extra mileage fees add up quickly. One more Kentucky wrinkle applies if you buy out your lease later. The county clerk collects 6% tax again on the buyout price, so you get taxed twice on the same car. Plan to keep a car past year five? Buying from day one almost always wins. Running Your Own Numbers Before You Sign The right call on buying vs. leasing comes down to how long you keep cars and how far you drive them. Add up the tax, the payments, and the miles you put on your current car over the past year. Short-term drivers with steady mileage save real money leasing in Kentucky. Long-haul owners build equity and escape the payment cycle for good. Either way, run the full math, taxes included, before you commit. Why Buy or Lease Your Next Honda at Gates Honda At Gates Honda in Richmond, we walk shoppers through both sides of this choice every single day. Our financing team earned Honda's Council of Excellence Award for going above and beyond for customers. We'll gladly break down the Kentucky tax math on any Civic, CR-V, Accord, or Pilot you're eyeing. We work with drivers of all credit backgrounds, and our Honda specials often include lease deals and low-interest financing that tilt the numbers even further your way. Stop by our showroom or browse our inventory online. We'll help you find the path that fits your budget and your driving habits.