Toyota Auris 2015 vs Honda Civic 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Auris) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Honda Civic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 4 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.8 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Auris consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Auris could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Auris 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Auris is 3 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 624 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Auris has 94 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Toyota Auris uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.8 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7800 | |
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