Honda Vs Toyota

Toyota Corolla Vs Honda Civic

Toyota Corolla Vs Honda Civic

If you are looking for a small to mid-size vehicle from these companies, these are going to be your option.  Both vehicles are top sellers for their companies, usually flip flopping back and forth with the Accord and Camry. The Civics was introduced to the US market in 1973 while the Corolla came along in 1968. These are two longest continuously produced nameplates Japanese manufactures.

Hybrid Option

The Honda Civic has come in a hybrid option since 2003. it is currently in its second generation and shares the exact same body style as the gas powered Civic. The Corolla is not and never has been offered as a hybrid.

Sales

The 2009 sales are as follows:

Honda Civic: Just under 260,000 units

Toyota Corolla: Just under 296,000 units

Engine Options and Fuel Efficiency

Civic:

4 Cylinder 1.8L producing 140hp , 24/36 city/highway

4 Cylinder 2L producing 197hp, 21/29 city/highway (Si Sport version)

4 Cylinder 1.3L producing 110hp, 40/45 city/highway (Hybrid)

4 Cylinder 1,8L, producing 113hp, 24/36 city/highway (Natural Gas Powered)

Corolla:

4 Cylinder 1.8L producing 132hp, 26/35 city/highway

4 Cylinder 2.4L producing 162hp, 22/30 city/highway (Sport)

Key: HC=Honda Civic  TC=Toyota Corolla

Transmission Options

HA:

5 Speed manual

5 Speed Auto

6 Speed Manual (Si Sport)

TC:

5 Speed Manual

4 Speed Auto and 5 Speed Auto

Body Styles:

Both com in a Coupe and Sedan version.

Safety Rating:

HC:

5 Star across the board except for a 4 star on front side impact and rollover.

TC:

4 Star crash test rating across the board except of 5 star on the front side.

Fuel Tank:

Both have a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons.

Brakes:

HC: Front and rear anti-lock disc brakes.

TC: Front Disc and Drum Rear

Safety:

Both have front, side, and side curtain airbags and active head restraints for the front and rear seat as standard feature on all trim levels.

Interior feature:

Both have the following features standard:

• Air

• Power Windows

• Power Locks

• Telescopic Steering Wheel

• Rear Window Defroster

• Floor Mats

HC has these features standard the the TC does not:

• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

• Cruise Control

• Rear Seat Pass through

Audio:

Both have a:

• 160 Watts System

• CD Player

• Mp3 Player

• Auxiliary Jack

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