2025 Honda Civic Hybrid vs. 2024 MINI SE Hardtop Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid

2025 Honda
Civic Hybrid

MSRP*: $30,150 to $33,150
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Picture of the 2024 MINI SE Hardtop

2024 MINI
SE Hardtop

MSRP*: $30,900
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MPG - City 50 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 45 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 200-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 181-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 200 hp 181 hp
Exterior Length 179.0 in 151.7 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 68.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 30.8 in
Head Room Front 37.6 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 38.3 in
Rear 36.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Civic Hybrid than the MINI SE Hardtop. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Honda Civic Hybrid and the MINI SE Hardtop in the front seats.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Civic Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the MINI SE Hardtop.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Civic Hybrid is much wider than the MINI SE Hardtop, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Honda Civic Hybrid, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the MINI SE Hardtop.

Handling
The Honda Civic Hybrid has a larger turning radius than the MINI SE Hardtop, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Civic Hybrid is somewhat more powerful than the MINI SE Hardtop.

Powertrain
The Honda Civic Hybrid has much less torque than the MINI SE Hardtop, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Honda Civic Hybrid offers greater seating capacity than the MINI SE Hardtop, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.