Honda Civic 2017 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 60 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 86 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.6 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 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 Accord | 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. | |||
| 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`740 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 9400 | |
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