i have had mine almost a week. i have owned the hch 2 and now the prius. the hch 2 drives more sporty and has the fun to drive feel...out of these 2 hybrids. i like how the prius is a hatch. so, that lets you carry bigger items. i feel the civic has better pickup even though the engine is smaller. just go drive both and see which one suits you. there should be plenty of both on the lots.