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: | 132 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 50 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Corolla can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Toyota Corolla version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | 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: Owners often report excessive oil consumption. Carbon buildup in the intake and on the throttle body frequently causes unstable idle speeds. The Valvematic system controller is prone to glitches, often ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 11 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1209 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.9 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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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