A white 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback featuring a full suite of active safety features.

Safety

  • The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback gives you more active safety features than the Civic Hatchback and has a lower starting MSRP of $20,915 compared to the Civic’s starting MSRP of $23,350.
  • Automatic High Beams and Toyota’s Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS) come with the Corolla Hatchback to help improve visibility when you’re driving at night.
  • Many of the active safety features that come standard on all Corolla Hatchback models, such as adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow, are only available on upgraded trims that cost extra when you choose the Civic Hatchback.

The active safety suite in the Corolla Hatchback includes features to help you stay safe when driving.

Standard Safety Features

The Corolla Hatchback and Civic Hatchback both come with an abundance of active safety features to help you stay safe on the road. However, the Corolla Hatchback gives you more active safety features for less. The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has a starting MSRP of $20,915 compared to the Civic’s starting MSRP of $23,350. You gain access to all the features of the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS 2.0) suite of active safety features with the Corolla Hatchback. The TSS 2.0 safety suite includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams, Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist.

The Corolla Hatchback XSE comes with Automatic High Beams and Toyota’s Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS). AFS can help you enjoy better night vision by following your steering motion to help illuminate the road when you turn. With the Civic, you get Auto High Beam Headlights.

Many of the active safety features that come standard on all Corolla Hatchback models are only available on upgraded trims that cost extra when you choose the Civic Hatchback. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow is only available on Sport and Sport Touring models of the Civic Hatchback. Traffic Jam Assist is only offered with the CVT trim package on Civic Hatchback Sport and Sport Touring models. Honda’s Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) and Blind Spot Information System aren’t available until you upgrade to the EX-L trim or higher. Additionally, Low-Speed Braking Control is only offered on the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring model with the CVT trim package.
The stylish and comfortable interior of a 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.

Interior Technology

  • The Corolla Hatchback comes with an 8-in. touchscreen, but the touchscreen that comes with the Civic Hatchback measures just 7 inches.
  • The Corolla Hatchback offers you more standard multimedia integrations, including Amazon Alexa compatibility and a 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription to SiriusXM®.
  • The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback offers you more ways to charge and connect your devices than you get with the Civic Hatchback.

The Toyota Corolla Hatchback comes with a multimedia system with a large touchscreen for easy access to your favorite apps and six speakers to help you enjoy a surround-sound listening experience.

Connectivity Features

The multimedia system in your new car can help make your driving time more enjoyable, and both the Civic Hatchback and Corolla Hatchback offer excellent connectivity options. However, you get more with the Toyota Corolla Hatchback without spending more. The 2022 Corolla Hatchback interior comes with a bigger touchscreen and a more immersive surround sound system than you get with the 2022 Civic Hatchback. The Corolla Hatchback comes with an 8-in. touchscreen, and the touchscreen that comes with the Civic Hatchback measures just 7 inches. Comparatively, the Corolla Hatchback comes with six speakers, but the Civic Hatchback comes standard with just four speakers.

In addition to a bigger display screen and more speakers, the Corolla Hatchback offers you more standard multimedia integrations. Connectivity features in the Corolla Hatchback include Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®, in addition to Amazon Alexa compatibility, and a 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription to SiriusXM®. The Civic Hatchback doesn’t offer Amazon Alexa connectivity at all, and SiriusXM® is only offered with Civic Hatchback Sport Touring models.

The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback offers you more ways to charge and connect your devices. The Corolla Hatchback comes with a USB media port, two USB charging ports, hands-free phone capability, and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology. While the Honda Civic Hatchback comes with a Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and Bluetooth® for streaming, it only comes with one 2.5-amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface front console port. To get a bigger touchscreen, more speakers, or a comparable number of charging ports in the Civic Hatchback, you would need to upgrade to the Honda’s Sport Touring model.
A Blue Flame 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback showcasing its maneuverability and handling cpability while driving in the rain in the city.

Reliability

  • The Corolla Hatchback comes with the ToyotaCare factory-scheduled maintenance plan, which covers routine maintenance on your car for the first two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.
  • With the Corolla Hatchback, you get Roadside Assistance for the first two years and for an unlimited number of miles.
  • The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback earned the title of IIHS 2021 TSP (Top Safety Pick) when Equipped With Specific Headlights.

The Corolla Hatchback, like all new Toyotas, comes with the ToyotaCare factory-scheduled maintenance plan to help you keep your car in top condition.

Award-Winning Reliability

The ToyotaCare plan that comes with your 2022 Corolla Hatchback helps you keep your car in top condition, and it covers your new Toyota for the first two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. It also provides Roadside Assistance for the first two years and for an unlimited number of miles. The Civic Hatchback doesn’t come standard with a maintenance plan, but you can pay extra to buy one through the Prepaid Maintenance Program from Honda.

These two competitors, the Honda Civic Hatchback and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback, are both reliable, safety award winning cars. The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is an IIHS 2021 TSP (Top Safety Pick) when Equipped With Specific Headlights, and the Civic Hatchback was recognized as an IIHS 2021 Top Safety Pick + winner. The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback also received a second safety award this year; the 2022 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating.

Toyota and Honda are both recognized as reliable automotive brands. In 2021, Toyota earned the distinction of being named the Best Resale Value: Brand by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. In 2020, Honda earned the title of Kelley Blue Book 2020 Best Buy: Compact Car for the Civic Hatchback.

Conclusion: Corolla Hatchback vs. Civic Hatchback

The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback comes with more features at a lower starting MSRP than the Civic Hatchback. That means you get more while spending less with the Corolla Hatchback whether you choose the base model or upgrade to one with even more features. Both the Corolla Hatchback and Civic Hatchback come with a suite of active safety features. However, you get more safety features standard with the Toyota at a lower starting MSRP. The Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)comes with the Corolla Hatchback XSE to help improve visibility when driving after dark.

Get more enjoyment from your driving time with the abundance of multimedia integrations, like Amazon Alexa and the included 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription to SiriusXM® that come with the Corolla Hatchback. Plus, you get a bigger touchscreen for choosing your favorite apps and more speakers for an improved listening experience when you choose the Toyota Corolla Hatchback. You can also enjoy more ways to charge and connect your devices with the 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback.

Both vehicles in this 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Honda Civic Hatchback comparison are excellent contenders with excellent safety, interior, and reliability features, but only one can win. We believe the Corolla Hatchback is a clear winner because it pulls into the lead with more included features and a lower starting MSRP.

  • The Corolla Hatchback comes with six speakers while the Civic Hatchback comes standard with just four speakers.
  • Toyota was named the Best Resale Value: Brand by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com[kbb_2022] in 2021.
  • The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback has a lower starting MSRP of $20,915,[msrp] and the Civic has a starting MSRP of $23,350.
  • Both the Corolla Hatchback and Civic Hatchback come with a full suite of active safety features.
  • The Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS)comes with the Corolla Hatchback XSE to help improve visibility when driving after dark.
  • The Corolla Hatchback comes with an abundance of multimedia integrations, like Amazon Alexa and the included 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription to SiriusXM® .