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2012 Prius c vs. 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

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Top Prius c Three Advantages Over Civic Hybrid

Honda’s Civic has long been among the best-selling compact sedans on the market. However, the hybrid version is something of a sleeper. Visually, it’s almost indistinguishable from a conventional Civic, it doesn’t have stellar fuel economy ratings and it hasn’t been the sales success that Honda may have hoped for.

Now it has another challenge in Prius c, the newest member of the Prius family. This new car brings Prius heritage and Toyota innovation to the small-hybrid sector, giving shoppers yet another reason to look to Toyota first. Read on to find out why Prius c is the smarter choice than Civic Hybrid.

� Prius HeriTAge Prius c brings traditional Prius virtues to a new class of vehicle. You can expect all the efficient design and economical operation the Prius reputation promises.

� Outstanding mpg estimate Prius c is among the most fuel-efficient cars on the market. Its mpg estimates are better than Civic Hybrid’s.

� Lower curb weight Weight is an enemy of efficiency, so Prius c is in fighting trim. Civic Hybrid carries enough extra weight to equal up to two passengers.

� Toyota Care Adding to Prius c’s economical operation is Toyota Care, Toyota’s complimentary maintenance plan. Honda doesn’t offer such a plan.

� COmfOrT & COnvenienCe Prius c Three is small on the outside, but it’s big on comfort and convenience inside. You don’t have to trade these features for economy.

� steering-wheel-mounted HvAC controls Prius c Three drivers enjoy quick-access controls for some HVAC functions, right on the steering wheel. Civic Hybrid drivers are out of luck.

� folding rear seatbacks The 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks in Prius c greatly increase its versatility. Civic Hybrid uses a fixed rear seatback.

� Cargo volume Prius c Three carries more cargo than Civic Hybrid, for added convenience on trips to the home store or bulk club.

� ADvAnCeD TeCHnOLOgY Prius c Three has advanced technology to keep you connected while on the road and make your driving experience easier and more enjoyable.

� Touch Tracer Help keep your eyes closer to the road with this innovative display of steering-wheel-mounted controls. Civic Hybrid doesn’t offer this.

� Display Audio with navigation and entune™ Entune on Prius c Three is among the most sophisticated in-car communications systems available, and is unequalled by Civic Hybrid.

� smart Key and Push Button start Enjoy the convenience of the Smart Key System, standard on Prius c Three. This type of system is not available on Civic Hybrid.

� nimBLe Design Cars in this class work especially well in the city, where traffic is thicker and parking spaces tighter. Prius c Three has distinct advantages in some measures.

� Tighter turning circle Prius c’s tight turning circle makes it a snap to maneuver in and out of parking spaces, garages and rush-hour traffic. Civic Hybrid? Not so much.

� shorter length Some drivers may find “placing” Prius c to be easier than Civic Hybrid because of Prius c’s shorter length.

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2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

Top Prius c Three Advantages Over Civic HybridOver Civic Hybrid

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2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

Updated 2/8/12

20I2 PRIUS c vs. 20I2 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

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Civic Hybrid is available only as a sedan. Honda doesn’t use conventional Civic grades, instead distinguishing the hybrid models by the presence or absence of leather trim. Some markets receive an AT-PZEV engine.

CIVIC HYBRID

Engine

1.5-liter 8-valve SOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder23-horsepower electric motor

Transmission

CVT

Driveline

Front-wheel drive

Standard Features

Front airbags

Front side airbags

Side curtain airbags

Stability control

Traction control

Anti-lock braking

Electronic brake-force distribution

Brake assist

Automatic climate control

AM/FM/CD audio system with 6 speakers

AUX and USB audio inputs

Hands-free phone capability

Power windows

Cruise control

Rear-seat heater ducts

Tilt and telescoping steering column

6-way-adjustable driver’s seat

Multi-information display with trip computer

ECON mode

15-inch alloy wheels

Compare to

Prius c Three

Civic Hybrid at a glance

CIVIC HYBRID WITH LEATHER

The Civic Hybrid with Leather differs from the Civic Hybrid by adding:

Standard Features

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Leather-trimmed seating

Heated front seats

Heated side-view mirrors

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Prius c Four

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

20I2 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

Civic Hybrid is available only as a sedan. Honda doesn’t use conventional Civic grades, instead distinguishing the hybrid

CIVIC HYBRID WITH LEATHER

The Civic Hybrid with Leather differs from the Civic

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid

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� ADvAnCeD TeCHnOLOgY

Prius c AdvantagesA Closer Look

Touch TracerPrius c Three has Toyota’s innovative Touch Tracer Display, which places a duplicate image of the steering-wheel-mounted controls in the instrument panel, close to the driver’s line of sight. Civic Hybrid doesn’t offer a similar feature.

� nimBLe Design

Display audio with navigation and EntunePrius c Three comes standard with navigation and Entune, including popular mobile apps and services. Honda offers a navigation system but nothing comparable to Entune.

Prius c Three Civic Hybrid

Touch Tracer Display Standard Not available

Prius c Three (Entune)1 Civic Hybrid

BingTM (POI search) √ -

iHeartRadio √ -

MovieTickets.com* √ -

OpenTable®* √ -

PANDORA®* √ -

Fuel prices √ -

Sports scores √ -

Stock quotes √ -

Traffic √ √

Weather √ -

*Scheduled for availability Spring 2012.

Smart Key and Push Button Start Prius c Three has Toyota’s Smart Key2 which allows the driver to lock or unlock the vehicle and start the engine without the need to find a key or key fob. This luxury feature is not available on the Honda Civic Hybrid.

Prius c Three Civic Hybrid

Keyless lock/unlock Standard Not available

Push Button Start Standard Not available

Tighter turning circlePrius c’s smaller turning circle can make it easier to slip in and out of small parking spaces. Other times, it may allow the driver to make a U-turn instead of a three-point turn. Civic Hybrid’s turning circle is larger, possibly hindering tight turns.

Shorter lengthAnother key to Prius c’s excellent maneuverability is its overall length, which is shorter than Civic Hybrid. This may make a difference in parallel parking or changing lanes.

Prius c Civic Hybrid

Turning circle (ft.) 31.4 35.4

Toyota advantage (ft.) 4.0

Prius c Civic Hybrid

Overall length (in.) 157.3 177.3

Toyota advantage (in.) 20.0

Prius c Civic Hybrid

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Prius c AdvantagesA Closer Look

� Prius HeriTAge

Outstanding mpg estimatesAll Prius models are known for their outstanding mpg, and Prius c is no exception. It boasts manufacturer estimates of 53 mpg city, 46 mpg highway and 50 combined. Civic Hybrid ratings just aren’t as good.

Lower curb weightAnother Prius hallmark is efficiency, and one aspect of this is curb weight. Toyota hones and refines every part of a Prius, always looking for ways to save weight and materials. The result shows in Prius c’s light weight.

Prius c Civic Hybrid

City/hwy/combined mpg3 53/46/50 44/44/44

Toyota advantage (mpg)

9/2/6

Prius c Three Civic Hybrid

Curb weight (lbs.)

2500 2853

Toyota advantage (lbs.)

353

Toyota CarePrius c, like every Prius, includes the Toyota Care complimentary maintenance plan with new retail purchases.4 Honda doesn’t offer a complimentary maintenance plan for Civic Hybrid buyers.

Prius c Civic Hybrid

Complimentary maintenance plan

Standard Not available

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Complimentary maintenance plan

Standard Not available

� COmfOrT & COnvenienCe

Steering-wheel-mounted controls for HVaCPrius c and Civic Hybrid both include steering-wheel-mounted controls for some audio and phone functions. However, Prius c expands on that, including some air conditioning and heating controls as well. Civic Hybrid doesn’t offer steering-wheel HVAC controls.

Folding rear seatbacksOne of the ways Prius c is more adaptable is found in its 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks. These allow the owner to carry rear-seat passengers or bulky cargo, or a little of both. Civic Hybrid’s fixed rear seatbacks don’t offer that choice.

Prius c Three Civic Hybrid

Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio and phone

Standard Standard

Steering-wheel-mounted controls for HVAC

Standard Not available

Prius c Three Civic Hybrid

Folding rear seatbacks

Standard Not available

Cargo volumeFor a car as small as Prius c, it sure carries a lot of cargo. In fact, it has about two-thirds more cargo volume than Civic Hybrid, which is a larger car. Think of the added utility and convenience this adds on weekend shopping expeditions or road trips.

Prius c Civic Hybrid Toyota Advantage

Cargo volume (cu.ft.)

17.1 10.7 6.4

Prius c Civic Hybrid

Prius c Civic Hybrid

1 Always be sure to obey traffic regulations, maintain awareness of your surroundings and all road and traffic conditions. Select Entune apps use a large amount of data and you are responsible for all data charges. Apps and services vary by phone and carrier. Not all apps and data services are available initially. Apps identified by ™ or ® are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and cannot be used without permission. See toyota.com/entune for the latest information regarding apps and service. 2 The Smart Key system may interfere with some pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators. If you have one of these medical devices, please talk to your doctor to see if you should deactivate this system. 3 For Prius c: Preliminary mpg estimates determined by Toyota. EPA ratings not available at time of posting. Actual mileage will vary. For Ford and Honda: EPA mpg rating. Actual mileage will vary. 4 Covers normal factory scheduled service. Plan is for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. The new Toyota vehicle cannot be part of a rental or commercial fleet, or a livery or taxi vehicle. See plan for complete coverage details. See participating Toyota dealer for details. Roadside assistance does not include parts and fluids.

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