Toyota Auris 2010 vs Honda Civic 2008

 
Toyota Auris
2010 - 2013
Honda Civic
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 132 HP140 HP
Torque: 160 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds8.9 seconds
Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving.
Toyota Auris engine produces 8 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.66.6
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway900 km on highway
760 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km390'000 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: 16 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota VersoUsed also on Honda FR-V
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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.
Toyota Auris 2010 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ...  More about Toyota Auris 2010 1.6 engine 

Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ...  More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.26 m
Width: 1.76 m1.77 m
Height: 1.51 m1.46 m
Toyota Auris is smaller, but higher.
Toyota Auris is 1 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Auris is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 354 litres455 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
750 litres1350 litres
Honda Civic has more luggage space.
Toyota Auris has 101 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 600 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.6 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`7501`750
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Toyota Auris has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably better
Average price (€): 44003600
Pros and Cons: Toyota Auris has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Honda Civic has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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