2021 Honda Civic vs. 2021 Toyota Corolla

2021 Honda Civic vs 2021 Toyota Corolla
2021 Honda Civic LX Sedan

vs.

2021 Toyota Corolla L Sedan
2.0L I-4 engine

Base Engine

1.8L 4-cylinder engine
158 hp

Horsepower

139 hp
138 lb-ft

Torque

126 lb-ft
30 mpg city/38 mpg highway* with CVT

Fuel Economy

30 mpg city/38 mpg highway
15.1 cubic feet

Cargo Trunk Volume

13.1 cubic feet

Thinking it’s about time to trade in your current vehicle for something with more power, more space, and more advanced features? You’re in great company when you shop the new Honda inventory at Honda North, but we know that no car search is complete without thorough research of all your options. With that said, we’ve put together a Honda Civic comparison below to show you how these two legendary sedans, the Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla, stack up! Keep reading to discover which sedan is the perfect fit for your Frenso commute.

Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla: Base Engine Performance

It’s tough for any competitor sedan to come out on top in a Honda Civic comparison, as the Civic has long been known for its thrilling base engine performance. How do the Corolla vs. Civic standard engines compare? Take a look:

2021 Honda Civic LX Sedan

  • 2.0L I-4 engine base engine
  • 158 hp
  • 138 lb-ft of torque
  • 30 mpg city/38 mpg highway*
  • Continuously Variable Transmission

2021 Toyota Corolla L Sedan

  • 1.8L 4-cylinder base engine
  • 139 hp
  • 126 lb-ft of torque
  • 30 mpg city/38 mpg highway
  • Continuously Variable Transmission

Although the Civic and Corolla share the same fuel economy ratings for their base engines, it’s clear that the Civic offers a more exciting driving experience in Madera with its greater torque and horsepower.

Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla: Interior Measurements

When comparing sedans like the Corolla vs. Civic, you’ll definitely want to check out their interior measurements. This is yet another category where the Civic Sedan reigns supreme, giving front and rear passengers more space to get comfortable. What’s more, the Civic has a significantly more spacious cargo trunk so you can bring more gear along for the ride.

2021 Honda Civic Sedan: 

  • Headroom (Front/Rear): 39.3 / 37.1 inches
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 42.3 / 37.4 inches
  • Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 57 / 55 inches
  • Hiproom (Front/Rear): 53.7 / 47.3 inches
  • Cargo Volume: 15.1 cubic feet

2021 Toyota Corolla: 

  • Headroom (Front/Rear): 38.3 / 37.1 inches
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 42 / 34.8 inches
  • Shoulder Room (Front/Rear): 54 / 51.7 inches
  • Hiproom (Front/Rear): 53.9 / 51.3 inches
  • Cargo Volume: 13.1 cubic feet

Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla: Safety Technology

Honda and Toyota are both renowned among Visalia drivers for their advanced safety technology that comes standard in every model. The respective safety suites in the Civic and Corolla are Honda Sensing® and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0, but which package provides more standard tech? Compare the Corolla vs. Civic to learn more:

2021 Honda Civic Sedan Honda Sensing®: 

  • Collision Mitigation Braking Systemâ„¢ (CMBSâ„¢)
  • Road Departure Mitigation Systemâ„¢ (RDMSâ„¢)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Honda LaneWatchâ„¢
  • Auto High-Beam Headlights

2021 Toyota Corolla Toyota Sense™ 2.0: 

  • Lane Departure Alert
  • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
  • Auto High-Beams
  • Road Sign Assist
  • Lane Tracing Assist
  • Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

Continue Your Honda Civic Comparison at Honda North

Are you feeling more confident in your sedan decision? If you’d like to check out more Honda Civic comparisons, visit our dealership in Clovis where you can check out the Civic Sedan inventory, as well as other configurations like the Civic Hatchback or Civic Type R. Have questions before stopping by? Contact us at your convenience to start a conversation!

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*30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX and Touring trims. 29 city/37 highway/32 combined mpg rating for Sport trim. 32 city/42 highway/36 combined mpg rating for EX and EX-L trims. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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