Honda Civic 2008 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 24 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2008 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Civic 2008 2.2 engine Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but slightly lower. Honda Civic is 9 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 310 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 175 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.9 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 (kg): | 1`890 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
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