How Does Toyota Corolla Compare to Honda Civic?
2025 Toyota Corolla vs. 2025 Honda Civic
General Comparison
Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic are two of the most popular compact cars and most popular sedans available to American car buyers. Both vehicles offer a good combination of affordability, fuel efficiency, and reliability. However, Corolla offers some distinct advantages that you should consider before making a decision. This starts at the window sticker, where Corolla features a starting base price thousands lower, already putting it at an advantage in initial cost over the Civic. This price difference is underscored by the standard equipment you’ll find on a Corolla, which is extra cost or not even available on a Honda Civic.
Verdict: The 2025 Toyota Corolla offers better overall value, thanks to its lower starting price and additional features against Civic.
| 2025 Toyota Corolla | 2025 Honda Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP | $22,175 | $24,250 |
| Standard Horsepower | 169 | 150 |
| Standard Torque | 151 lb-ft | 133 lb-ft |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Standard | Available |
| Standard Audio | 8″ display w/ 6 speakers | 7″ display w/ 4 speakers |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio | Standard | Not Available |
| Rear USB-C Ports | 2, Standard | Not Available |
| Rear Center Armrest w/ Cupholders | Standard | Available |
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | Standard | Available |
Performance & Efficiency
Both Corolla and Civic are rated for similarly exceptional fuel economy. However, Corolla has a larger fuel tank by nearly a gallon, allowing for extra cruising range and fewer stops at the pump.
Corolla and Civic are both powered by 2.0L four-cylinder engines. Corolla provides more power and torque, which are both important for different types of driving. Corolla’s 169 hp beat’s Civic’s 150 hp, and the 151 lb-ft of torque provides more pep off the line against Civic’s 133 lb-ft.
For even more efficiency, both offer hybrid powertrains – and Corolla provides the more economical option here too. Read more about how in our separate comparison of hybrid models.
Verdict: The Toyota Corolla offers superior performance, with more horsepower and greater cruising range from its larger fuel tank.
Interior Comfort and Technology
Corolla also comes standard with features that are optional on the Honda Civic, widening the price gap between the two. The Corolla offers additional technology features standard for less than Civic. It comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes 6 speakers. This is a larger screen and more speakers than Honda Civic provides at its entry level model. Corolla also features standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which require moving up to much more expensive trims of the Civic. SiriusXM Satellite Radio is also standard on Corolla, and not available on any Civic.
Corolla also offers other features that make it more comfortable and versatile than Civic. A center rear-seat armrest with cupholders is standard on Corolla, but requires higher trim levels on Civic. Rear passengers also enjoy USB-C outlets to charge their devices, a feature Honda doesn’t offer on any Civic. And Corolla’s 60/40 split folding rear seat makes it more flexible for carrying people and larger cargo together; this is only available on higher Civic trim levels.
Verdict: The Toyota Corolla provides more amenities for all passengers and a more technologically advanced interior than Civic, making it the better choice for modern drivers.
Conclusion
While the Honda Civic offers a lot to sedan buyers, the Toyota Corolla delivers more and does it while costing less. With its additional power, extra convenience features, and lower starting price, it blends more of what drivers look for in an affordable car in a value-packed driving experience.
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