Toyota Corolla 2010 vs Honda Civic 2012
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 16 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.3 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 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: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 24 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 477 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 27 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: | 10.4 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.68 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`785 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 8000 | |
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