Toyota Auris 2007 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 25 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 19 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | Used also on Honda Jazz | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2007 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 Auris 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
| Toyota Auris is 3 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Auris is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
761 litres | 1352 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Toyota Auris has 102 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 591 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 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`750 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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