Honda Civic 2018 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 147 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | Used only for this car | 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2018 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 2018 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Civic is 11 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1267 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1.4 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`860 kg | 1`805 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Corolla is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 14 600 | |
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