Why buy a Honda Civic When You Can Drive a Toyota Prius From Hiland Toyota, Quad Cities

Individual needs, style, and budget are huge deciding factors in the vehicle people choose. Have you ever wondered why to buy a Honda Civic when you can drive a Toyota Prius from Hiland Toyota in the Quad Cities? If you answered yes, let us help make the decision easier.

The Civic and Prius offer an affordable starting price point, an automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, and an expansive list of comfort and convenience features like Bluetooth connectivity, automatic climate control, and a rear backup camera. So why buy a Honda Civic when you can drive a Toyota Prius around the Quad Cities from Hiland Toyota? If the cost of ownership is a big factor for you, the Prius wins. The Prius gets an EPA-estimated 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway, while the Civic Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 47 mpg and 44 mpg highway. That might seem like a small difference when you put on a lot of miles, but those extra trips to the gas station add up quickly. The Prius also offers electric-only driving and excellent drive miles ranging from 540 miles on gas and battery. The Civic beat the Prius here with an average of 580 miles between filling up with gas. 

Both vehicles provide plenty of safety features, including airbags, antilock brakes, and traction control. So why buy the Honda Civic when you can drive the Toytoa Prius from Hiland Toytoa in the Quad Cities? Prius has been known for its comfortable and smooth ride and has a smaller turning radius than the Honda Civic Hybrid, making it easier to maneuver in tight spaces. The Honda Civic Hybrid does not quite live up to the standards set by the Prius; however, it does have one feature that wins - a regenerative braking system that is more aggressive than the one in the Prius, giving drivers more of a feeling of being in control. The engine in the Prius has a bit more power, too, with a standard 2.0 L/Gas/Electric I-4 engine, 194 hp pushing 139 lbs of torque. The Honda Civic's standard engine is a 1.5 L/Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 engine with 180 hp. For some, the difference is a deal breaker when considering a Honda Civic over a Toyota Prius from Hiland Toyota in the Quad Cities.

If you're still not sure where the differences play a part in your decision, stop by Hiland Toyota, and we'll make the comparison in real-time, side by side, and answer all the questions you have about why drive a Honda Civic over a Toyota Prius in the Quad Cities. It's a big decision and should be exciting when purchasing a car. Get on our website to compare the two models, and stop by Hiland Toyota for a no-pressure, customer-focused experience. Regarding hybrid vehicles, the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid are great choices. The Prius is slightly more expensive than the Civic Hybrid but has a few more features. It is also more fuel-efficient and has an electric-only driving range. The Civic Hybrid is a great choice if you want a hybrid with built-in navigation that the Prius does not offer. So why drive a Honda Civic when you can drive a Toytal Prous from Hiland Toyota n the Quad Cities?? It depends on your needs and preferences. In either choice, you're getting a reliable vehicle built to last. Let the team at Hiland help because we want you to drive away happy in a Honda Civic or Toyota Prius today!