Toyota Corolla 2007 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 14 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 125 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 350 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 100 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`675 | |
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| 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 (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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