2020 Corolla Hatchback vs. Civic Hatchback Comparison
Looking for a fun, sporty drive that is also a great value? Look no further than the 2020 Corolla Hatchback and 2020 Civic Hatchback.
Toyota is known for its legendary resale value and reliability, and the 2020 Corolla Hatchback is no different. The 2020 Corolla Hatchback received an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED projector headlights while the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback received the Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED reflector headlights.
The 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE w/CVT has a starting MSRP of $21,390. The 2020 Civic Hatchback LX w/CVT has a starting MSRP of $21,750. But this is just the tip of the iceberg regarding differences between the two fuel-efficient hatchbacks.
In this head to head, see how the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback compares to the 2020 Civic Hatchback in the important categories of safety, interior, and price.
Published: 02/20/2020
Safety
- The 2020 Corolla Hatchback is an IIHS Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED projector headlights.
- Corolla comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense® 2.0 (TSS 2.0).
- Honda Sensing® has some comparable features but does not include Pedestrian Detection or Road Sign Assist.
The 2020 Corolla Hatchback is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED projector headlights. The 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback also received this award when the vehicle is equipped with LED reflector headlights.
Standard Safety Features
Corolla comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense® 2.0 (TSS 2.0) suite of active safety systems. The Civic Hatchback comes standard with a similar safety suite, Honda Sensing®. Corollas with a CVT have Toyota Safety Sense® 2.0 (TSS 2.0) including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) with low-light pedestrian detection and daytime cyclist detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) and Road Edge Detection, Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), and Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC).
Honda Sensing® includes similar features to Toyota: Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), and Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and Auto High Beams. However, it does not include features like Pedestrian Detection or Road Sign Assist.
When it comes to safety, Toyota Safety Sense® 2.0 (TSS 2.0) offers more features than Honda Sensing®.
Interior
- The 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE comes standard with an audio system that features an 8.-in. touch-screen.
- The 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE has 2 USB ports standard while the 2020 Civic Hatchback LX w/CVT comes standard with just 1 USB port.
- The 2020 Corolla Hatchback comes standard with Apple CarPlay®.
When it comes to audio, the 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE outplays the 2020 Civic Hatchback LX.
Get Connected with Apple CarPlay®
The Toyota option comes standard with an audio system that features an 8.-in. touch-screen, three month Wi-Fi Connect trial, and 6 speakers. The Civic option comes standard with a 4-speaker audio system and a 5-in. LCD screen. Also, the 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE has 2 USB ports standard while the 2020 Civic Hatchback LX comes standard with just 1 USB port.
The 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE also comes standard with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Amazon Alexa compatibility. Apple CarPlay® is not available on the 2020 Civic Hatchback LX, but it does come standard on the Civic Hatchback Sport and higher trims.
Both the Corolla Hatchback and the Civic Hatchback have nearly identical front legroom space at 42.0 inches and 42.3 inches, respectively. Both hatchbacks seat five people.
Price
- The 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE w/CVT has a starting MSRP of $21,390 while the 2020 Civic Hatchback LX w/CVT has a slightly higher starting MSRP of $21,750.
- All new financed and leased Toyotas come with ToyotaCare, a no-cost maintenance program.
- Both the Corolla Hatchback and Civic Hatchback come with Roadside Assistance.
The overall price of a car is more than just the numbers on the price tag. When buying a car, it is important to also consider the cost of ownership, like maintenance costs. The 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE w/CVT has a starting MSRP of $21,390 while the 2020 Civic Hatchback LX w/CVT has a starting MSRP of $21,750.
ToyotaCare Adds Value
However, every new Toyota comes with a no-cost scheduled maintenance program called ToyotaCare. ToyotaCare lasts for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Honda does not offer a comparable no-cost maintenance plan. Rather, there are prepaid maintenance plans available to purchase when buying a Honda Civic Hatchback.
Both the Corolla Hatchback and the Civic Hatchback have Roadside Assistance programs. Roadside Assistance comes standard with every new Toyota and lasts for two years and unlimited miles. Honda comes with emergency roadside assistance with all-new vehicle purchases during a three year/36,000-mile warranty period.
Conclusion: Corolla Hatchback vs. Civic Hatchback
- The 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE w/CVT has a starting MSRP of $21,390 while the 2020 Civic Hatchback LX w/CVT has a starting MSRP of $21,750.
- The 2020 Corolla Hatchback is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED projector headlights.
- The Corolla comes standard with the ToyotaCare no cost maintenance plan: an advantage over Honda’s extra-cost prepaid maintenance plans.
The Corolla Hatchback has several key advantages over the Civic Hatchback in safety, interior features, and price.
The 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE w/CVT has a starting MSRP of $21,390 while the 2020 Civic Hatchback LX w/CVT has a starting MSRP of $21,750. Speaking of cost advantages, all Toyotas have a no-cost scheduled maintenance program called ToyotaCare. ToyotaCare lasts for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is an advantage over Honda’s extra-cost prepaid maintenance plans.
Want more connectivity such as standard Apple CarPlay® compatibility? The 2020 Corolla Hatchback SE has it. This feature only comes standard on the Civic Hatchback Sport and higher trims. Show off your personality with more than music using unique color options for the 2020 Corolla Hatchback such as two-tone roof and body combinations. The 2020 Civic Hatchback does not offer two-tone color options.
Additionally, the 2020 Corolla Hatchback is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick when equipped with LED projector headlights. The 2020 Honda Hatchback needs to have the LED reflector headlights for this award. For a winning combination of value and safety, the 2020 Corolla Hatchback has the 2020 Civic Hatchback beat.