Toyota Corolla 2003 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 3 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 3 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 10 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 13 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1190 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 48 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. 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: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`655 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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