Honda Civic vs Toyota Prius Insurance Cost
The Toyota Prius is cheaper to insure by about $195 a year for full coverage by our estimate ($1,790 vs. $1,595), and cheaper in 51 of 51 states.
Side-by-side insurance estimate
| Coverage | Honda Civic | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum | $730 | $565 | +$165 |
| Standard (100/300/100) | $1,060 | $820 | +$240 |
| Full coverage | $1,790 | $1,595 | +$195 |
National average base rates, driver in their 30s with a clean record, latest model year of each car. Difference = Civic minus Prius.
Why one costs more to insure
| Factor | Honda Civic | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Compact car | Compact car |
| Powertrains | Gasoline, Hybrid, CNG | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| HLDI collision (100 = avg) | 121 | 118 |
| HLDI comprehensive | 88 | 104 |
| HLDI property damage liability | 125 | 85 |
| HLDI bodily injury liability | 139 | 89 |
| NHTSA overall rating | 5★ | 5★ |
| NICB most-stolen rank | #5 | Not in top 10 |
| Recalls (latest 3 model years) | 4 | 2 |
Collision losses are the biggest swing factor: the Honda Civic has 3 points higher relative collision losses, meaning its crash repairs cost insurers more on average. Comprehensive losses (theft, weather, glass) also favor the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic appears on the NICB most-stolen list, adding to comprehensive costs.
Civic vs Prius insurance by state
By driver profile (full coverage)
| Driver | Civic | Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $4,915 | $4,385 |
| Young adult (22) | $2,860 | $2,550 |
| Adult in their 30s | $1,790 | $1,595 |
| Adult in their 50s | $1,645 | $1,465 |
| Senior (72) | $2,000 | $1,785 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $2,590 | $2,310 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $3,305 | $2,950 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda Civic or the Toyota Prius cheaper to insure?
By our estimate the Toyota Prius is cheaper, by about $195 a year for full coverage ($1,790 vs. $1,595) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record.
Why does insurance cost differ between the Honda Civic and Toyota Prius?
Mostly because of insurance-loss history: HLDI collision indices of 121 vs. 118 and comprehensive indices of 88 vs. 104 (100 = average), plus repair costs, theft rates and segment.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.