Honda Civic 2018 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Honda Civic) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Corolla) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 146 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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: | 13 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda HR-V | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda Civic 2018 1.6 engine: The Honda N16A diesel can be a good choice when properly maintained, but it is not the easiest engine to own in markets where it is rare. Its long-term reliability depends heavily on good fuel, frequent fuel ... More about Honda Civic 2018 1.6 engine Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but lower. Honda Civic is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 452 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 67 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 9800 | |
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