Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla

Overview

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Corolla
Brand Honda Toyota
Model Civic Corolla
Year 2026 2026
Type — —
Body Style Compact Sedan Compact Sedan

Pricing

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Corolla
Current Price $33,199 – $33,950 $28,799 – $29,500
MSRP $33,950 $29,500
Dealer Price $32,699 $28,299

Engine & Performance

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Corolla
Engine 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System 2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower 200 hp (net combined) 169 hp
Torque 232 lb-ft (electric motor) 151 lb-ft
0–60 mph Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed Approx. 112 mph Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Corolla
Fuel Type Hybrid Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.) 35 MPG combined
Range (EV) N/A N/A
Emissions Low-emission certified (market dependent) Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery Lithium-ion hybrid battery N/A
Charging Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) N/A

Ratings

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Corolla
Expert Rating 4.7/10 4.6/10
Community Reviews 1510 1680
Performance Score 8.9 8.0
Comfort Score 8.8 8.6
Safety Score 9.3 9.3
Fuel Economy Score 9.6 9.2
Technology Score 9.0 8.5
Value Score 9.1 9.1

Verdict

Specification Honda Civic Toyota Corolla
Pros Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality... Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid... Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...