Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 52 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Celica | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 5 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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