If fuel cost matters most
Toyota Corolla with up to 52 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic
Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic answer the same shopping question from different directions. The Corolla is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the Civic reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Toyota Corolla | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 1966 - present | 1972 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 2 |
| Peak power | 169 hp | 315 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 52 MPG | 36 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | 5★ | 5★ |
| Open recalls (2019/2022) | 5 | 4 |
| Latest dimensions | 4630 × 1780 × 1435 mm | 4681 × 1800 × 1415 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1357 kg (2992 lbs) | 1365 kg (3009 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol |
If power matters most
Honda Civic with a verified peak of 315 hp.
If safety is the filter
They are effectively tied on this metric; use the table and generation links for context.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Toyota CorollaCorolla XII 1.8 Hybrid | Honda CivicCivic XI 2.0 i-VTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | I4 + e-motor | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8L (1798 cc) | 2.0L (1996 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 187 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 10.9 s | 8.2 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT | CVT |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 53.0 MPG | 30.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 52.0 MPG | 38.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 52.0 MPG | 33.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | 105 g/km | 158 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4630 mm | 4681 mm |
| Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1435 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2735 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1385 kg | 1315 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Corolla or the Civic?
Toyota Corolla wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 52 MPG, versus 36 MPG for the Honda Civic.
Which has more horsepower, the Corolla or the Civic?
Honda Civic reaches the higher verified peak at 315 hp, compared with 169 hp for the Toyota Corolla.
Which is safer: Corolla or Civic?
Toyota Corolla has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of 5★; Honda Civic has 5★. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.