Toyota Starlet 1990 vs Honda Civic 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 101 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Toyota Starlet engine produces 15 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Toyota Starlet reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Starlet is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Starlet consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Toyota Starlet over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Starlet consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
|
Toyota Starlet is smaller. Toyota Starlet is 74 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 10 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Starlet is 1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Toyota Starlet can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 800 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Starlet has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Starlet, so Toyota Starlet quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Toyota Starlet has
|
Honda Civic has
| |