2024 Toyota Corolla vs. Honda Civic

Corolla VS Civic - Germain Toyota of Columbus

When shopping for a reliable, efficient, and affordable compact car, it’s only natural that you would be drawn to the Toyota Corolla. After all, it’s the best-selling car of all time. But it is a pretty competitive segment, and the Honda Civic is definitely the Corolla’s biggest competitor. Germain Toyota of Columbus has put together a guide to show why the Corolla is the better choice.

Toyota Corolla VS Honda Civic

Toyota Corolla Honda Civic
2024 Toyota Corolla LE VS 2024 Honda Civic Sport
$22,995 ✓ Starting MSRP* $26,645
169 HP / 151Lb-FT TQ ✓ Power Output 158 HP / 138LB-FT TQ
Optional ✓ Hybrid Drivetrain Not Available
Standard – 32 / 41 / 35 ✓
Hybrid – 47 / 41 / 44 ✓
Fuel Economy (city / highway / combined) 30 / 37 / 33
Port / Direct Injection ✓ Fuel Injection Multi-Point
Optional ✓ All-Wheel Drive Not Available
35.6 feet ✓ Turning Diameter 38.1 feet
8 inches ✓ Infotainment Touchscreen Size 7 inches
13.2 gallons ✓ Fuel Tank Size 12.4 gallons
Yes ✓ Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost To Own Award** No

One of the most important factors when car shopping in this segment is cost. Not just the initial cost of buying the car, but also the long-term cost of owning it, and the Toyota Corolla is ahead on both of these. In fact, Kelley Blue Book determined that the cost of ownership for the Corolla isn’t just better than the Civic, it’s one of the best of all the vehicles for sale in the US. Not only that, but you’ll save money on fuel with the Corolla too. It gets better fuel economy than the Civic with a conventional drivetrain, but you also get the option of a hybrid with the Corolla, and the Civic is a long way off from the 44 combined MPG that drivetrain delivers. The fuel delivery system is part of the reason for this. The Corolla uses a highly sophisticated combination of direct injection and port injection to ensure optimally atomized fuel delivery under all conditions. The Civic, on the other hand, still uses multi-point fuel injection, a technology that hasn’t been considered advanced for 30 years. Add the 13.2-gallon fuel tank to the equation, and it’s clear you’ll be stopping at the gas station a lot less with a Corolla.

Although the engines in both cars have the same 2.0-liter displacement, the Corolla gets more power. The 169 horsepower and 151lb-ft of torque make the kind of difference you’ll feel behind the wheel. Not only that, but only the Corolla gives you the option of sending power to all four wheels, quite a nice thing to have with the kinds of winters we have in Ohio. The 2.5-foot difference in turning diameter means you can get into, and out of, tighter spaces in the Corolla, always an important thing for a compact car. Lastly, even the infotainment touchscreen in the Corolla is bigger, just that little bit extra value for money you get with a Corolla.

Toyota Corolla

Winner – Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla offers an advantage over the Honda Civic in every important aspect of a compact car. Not only does the Corolla give you more power and better fuel economy for a lower price, but really desirable options like a hybrid drivetrain and AWD aren’t even offered on the Civic. But the differences should be experienced in person, stop by Germain Toyota of Columbus, our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help!

*Base MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,095 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius Prime, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,350 for Entry SUV/Small SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV, RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, bZ4X), $1,395 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, Venza, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna), $1,495 for Small Pickup (Tacoma), $1,850 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling.) The Delivery, Processing and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX may vary. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dealer price will vary.

**Source:https://www.kbb.com/best-cars/lowest-5-year-cost-to-own-cars-trucks-suvs/