2024 Corolla vs. Honda Civic
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Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Civic
Performance
- The Toyota Corolla has a 2.0L Dynamic Force Engine with a 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve system and Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). This engine produces 169 horsepower at 6600 rpm and 151 lb.-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. In contrast, the Honda Civic LX and Sport trims are powered by a 2.0L 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® In-Line 4-cylinder engine that delivers 158 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 138 lb.-ft. of torque at 4200 rpm.
- Dynamic-Shift Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is standard on the Toyota Corolla, while the Honda Civic comes with a standard Continuously Variable Transmission.
- The Toyota Corolla comes with a standard Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) drivetrain. For those looking for more traction, an Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is available on the Toyota Corolla Hybrid trims. On the other hand, the Honda Civic has front-wheel drive as its standard option and does not offer All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
- The Toyota Corolla comes standard with Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion, while the Honda Civic has Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) as a standard feature.
- Available driving modes on the Toyota Corolla include Normal, Eco, and Sport. The Honda Civic has a 3-Mode Drive System, including ECON, Normal, and Sport driving modes.
- Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with a stabilizer bar and multi-link rear suspension are available on the Toyota Corolla. Comparatively, the Honda Civic comes standard with MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, both equipped with front and rear stabilizer bars.
Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Civic
Fuel Economy
- The Toyota Corolla LE has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 32 mpg in the city, 41 on the highway, and 35 mpg combined. In contrast, the Honda Civic EX model has EPA-estimated ratings of 33 mpg in the city, 42 on the highway, and 36 mpg combined.
- For all other Toyota Corolla models aside from the LE, the EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings are 31 mpg in the city, 40 on the highway, and 34 mpg combined. These figures compare to the Honda Civic Sport model, which has lower EPA-estimated ratings of 30 mpg in the city, 37 on the highway, and 33 mpg combined.
Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Civic
Technology
- The Toyota Corolla comes standard with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen display, six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and a 3-month Platinum Plan trial of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. In contrast, the Honda Civic has an available 7-inch color touch-screen, with the 9-inch version only available in the Touring trim. Additionally, the Civic comes with four speakers and has available wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, but a SiriusXM® trial is exclusive to its Touring model.
- The Toyota Corolla has an available JBL® Premium Audio system that includes nine JBL® speakers, along with a subwoofer and amplifier. A Bose® Premium Sound System with twelve speakers and a subwoofer is available on the Honda Civic Touring trim.
- A Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging is standard on the Toyota Corolla XSE and is available as part of a package on the SE trim. In comparison, a Qi-compatible wireless charger is only standard on the Honda Civic Touring and not on any other trims.
- In terms of device connectivity, the Toyota Corolla comes standard with four USB-C ports, two in the front and two in the rear, along with a 12V auxiliary power outlet. The Honda Civic has a single USB Smartphone/Audio Interface port in the front console and a 12V power outlet, with additional USB charging ports in the rear available only in the Touring model.
- The Toyota Corolla has an available Smart Key System on the front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions. The Honda Civic comes with available Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® and Remote Engine Start, along with push-button start functionalities.
- A 1-year trial of Remote Connect is included on select models and allows for remote interaction with the vehicle through the Toyota app via a smartwatch, which is 4G network dependent. This service includes locating the last parked location, checking vehicle status, and monitoring guest drivers. On the other hand, the Honda Civic has HondaLink® Connected Services for remote start, vehicle status checks, and a find-my-car locator feature via a HondaLink app.
- The Toyota Corolla comes with a Wi-Fi Connect trial of up to 30 days or 3GB, with AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and a 1-month Integrated Streaming trial (requires separate customer subscriptions to Apple Music® and Amazon Music™). This service is dependent on access to a 4G network. The Honda Civic has an available 3-month or 3 GB data trial of HondaLink® Subscription Services with AT&T in-car Wi-Fi hotspot capability but doesn’t come with integrated streaming services.
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Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Civic
Safety & Convenience
- Both the 2024 Toyota Corolla and the 2024 Honda Civic earned a 5-star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- The Toyota Corolla comes standard with ten airbags, including driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags. The Honda Civic also comes with ten airbags, encompassing Driver's and Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (SRS), Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS), Driver's and Front Passenger's Front Side Airbags, Rear Outboard Passengers' Side Airbags, and Side Curtain Airbags.
- A Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) is standard on the Toyota Corolla XSE and available as part of an option package on other trims. In contrast, a Blind Spot Information System (BSI) and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) are only available in the Honda Civic EX and Touring trims.
- The Toyota Corolla comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) suite, including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). The Honda Civic has Honda Sensing® Safety & Driver-Assistive Technologies, which encompasses Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Auto High-Beam Headlights, and Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR).
- An integrated backup camera with a projected path is standard on the Toyota Corolla. The Honda Civic comes standard with a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines.
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) are standard on the Toyota Corolla. The Honda Civic counters with an Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold and a Hill Start Assist control as standard features.
- The Toyota Corolla has the Star Safety System™, which incorporates Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology® (SST). The Honda Civic sedan includes a similar suite of active safety features like Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist.
Warranty
- The Toyota Corolla has a Basic Warranty for three years or 36,000 miles, a Powertrain Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, and a Corrosion Perforation Warranty for five years with unlimited miles. In comparison, the Honda Civic has a 3-year/36,000-Mile Limited Warranty, a 5-year/60,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, and a 5-year Unlimited-Miles Corrosion Limited Warranty.
- The Toyota Corolla comes with a Restraint Systems Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles. The Honda website does not specifically mention a Restraint Systems Warranty for the Civic.
- The Toyota Corolla has 24-hour Roadside Assistance for two years with unlimited mileage. In contrast, the Honda Civic has 24-hour Roadside Assistance during its three-year or 36,000-mile Limited Warranty term.
- Standard on the Toyota Corolla are all-season tires and a temporary spare tire. The Honda Civic also comes standard with all-season tires and a compact spare tire.
- The Toyota Corolla includes ToyotaCare, a maintenance plan that covers normal factory-scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. The Honda Civic has a Honda Service Pass that covers factory-scheduled maintenance for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- With the Toyota Corolla, users get up to a 10-year Safety Connect trial, which is 4G network dependent and includes an Emergency (SOS) Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. In contrast, the Honda Civic requires HondaLink® subscription services for features like Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Locator.
- A Service Connect trial, which is 4G network dependent, is included for up to 10 years on the Toyota Corolla, allowing you to receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. The Honda Civic has HondaLink® services through trials or paid packages, featuring recall notifications and vehicle health reports, along with a Maintenance Minder™ alert via the HondaLink® smartphone app for scheduled maintenance reminders.
Design
- The Toyota Corolla has a seating capacity for five people and comes in 4 trim levels: LE, SE, NIGHTSHADE, and XSE. Similarly, the Honda Civic also has seating for five people and comes in 4 trim levels: LX, Sport, EX, and Touring.
- SofTex®-trimmed heated front sport seats with sport fabric inserts are available in the Toyota Corolla, along with an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat and seatback pocket. In contrast, only the Honda Civic Touring comes standard with heated leather-trimmed front seats, an 8-way power adjustment for the driver's seat, and a 4-way power adjustment for the front passenger's seat.
- Available in the Toyota Corolla is a power tilt/slide moonroof with a sliding sunshade and color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators. In comparison, the Honda Civic has an available one-touch power moonroof with a tilt feature and body-colored heated power side mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Indicators.
- The Toyota Corolla comes with a standard day/night rearview mirror and available driver’s and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors. In the Honda Civic, an automatic-dimming rearview mirror is standard only in the Touring trim, while illuminated vanity mirrors for the driver and front passenger are available exclusively in the EX and Touring trims.
- The Toyota Corolla has an available leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel that integrates audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, and voice command. The Honda Civic has an available leather-wrapped steering wheel with a tilt and telescopic steering column, wheel-mounted controls, and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
- LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED taillights, and stop lights are available in the Toyota Corolla. The Honda Civic comes standard with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED headlights with auto-on/off, and LED brake lights, side markers, and taillights.
- The Toyota Corolla has an available sport mesh gloss-black front grille, color-keyed outside door handles, roof-mounted shark-fin antenna, gray metallic sport side rocker panels, and rear spoiler. The Honda Civic has a front grille and lets you add a custom, high-performance look to your Civic Sedan with the HPD™ Package that features a gloss-black deck-lid spoiler.
Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Civic
Features & Specifications
- The Toyota Corolla has an overall length of 182.5 inches, an overall width of 70.1 inches, and an overall height of 56.5 inches. The Honda Civic, in contrast, has an overall length of 184 inches, an overall width of 70.9 inches, and an overall height of 55.7 inches.
- The Toyota Corolla has a wheelbase of 106.3 inches and a ground clearance of 5.3 inches. The Honda Civic has a wheelbase of 107.7 inches, with no ground clearance information available on the manufacturer's website.
- In terms of interior space, the Toyota Corolla's front/rear headroom without a moonroof measures 38.3/37.1 inches, shoulder room at 54.0/51.7 inches, hip room at 53.9/51.3 inches, and leg room at 42.0/34.8 inches. The Honda Civic has 39.3/37.1 inches of headroom, 57/56 inches of shoulder room, 54.3/48.9 inches of hip room, and 42.3/37.4 inches of leg room.
- The Toyota Corolla has a curb weight of up to 3150 lbs, while the Honda Civic has a curb weight of up to 3077 lbs.
- In terms of cargo space, the Toyota Corolla has a cargo volume of 13.1 cubic feet, while the Honda Civic has a cargo volume of 14.8 cubic feet.
- The Toyota Corolla comes with 18-inch alloy wheels available in either a graphite-colored or bronze finish. The Honda Civic has available 18-inch alloy wheels with gloss shark gray inserts.
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Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Civic
Conclusion
- If power speaks to you, the Toyota Corolla's 2.0L Dynamic Force Engine shines, generating 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque. In contrast, the Honda Civic's 2.0L i-VTEC® In-Line 4-cylinder engine starts with 158 horsepower and 138 lb.-ft. of torque.
- When connectivity is a priority, the Toyota Corolla comes out ahead with standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, compatibility plus a 3-month Platinum Plan trial of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. These options are only available in the Honda Civic Touring.
- Toyota Corolla has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of up to 32 mpg in the city, 41 on the highway, and 35 mpg combined. In comparison, the Honda Civic EPA-estimated ratings of up to 31 mpg in the city, 40 on the highway, and 35 mpg combined.
- A Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging is standard on the Toyota Corolla XSE and available as part of a package on the SE trim. However, the Honda Civic only includes a Qi-compatible wireless charger as standard on its Touring model.
- With the Toyota Corolla, you get a comprehensive up to 10-year Safety Connect trial, which includes an Emergency (SOS) Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. The Honda Civic, by contrast, requires a HondaLink® subscription for similar services.
- Driver assistance technologies also tilt the scale, as a Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) come standard on the Corolla XSE and available as part of an option package on other trims. In contrast, the Honda Civic has an available Blind Spot Information System (BSI) and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM) only in its EX and Touring trims.
- Price often seals the deal, and the entry-level Toyota Corolla has a lower base MSRP of $22,050, rising to $27,150 MSRP for the top-tier XSE. In contrast, the Honda Civic MSRP starts at $23,950 and goes up to $30,550 for the high-end Touring model.