Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 84 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 78 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.8 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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: | 420'000 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 Toyota Corolla engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR, Lexus CT | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla 2018 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 11 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 420 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 51 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`790 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Corolla is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 28 400 | |
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