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2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2021 Honda Civic

When we compare the 2021 Toyota Corolla's and the 2021 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2021 Toyota Corolla and 2021 Honda Civic have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Toyota Corolla's and the 2021 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Corolla.

2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2021 Honda Civic Pricing

A used 2021 Toyota Corolla ranges from $17,684 to $25,227 while a used 2021 Honda Civic is priced between $19,999 to $27,660.

2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2021 Honda Civic Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Toyota Corolla loses 32.8 percent of its value and the 2021 Honda Civic loses 30.4 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Honda Civic retains 2.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Toyota Corolla.

2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2021 Honda Civic Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Corolla is 8.8 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Honda Civic being ranked 3 out of 26. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Toyota Corolla is ranked 6 and the Honda Civic is ranked 5.

2021 Toyota Corolla vs. 2021 Honda Civic Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Corolla is 8.7 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Corolla.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the 2021 Toyota Corolla’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the 2021 Honda Civic base engine makes 158 horsepower. Both the Corolla and the Civic are rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 502 and 471 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are compact cars, the 2021 Honda Civic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Toyota Corolla and 2021 Honda Civic are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Toyota Corolla and the 2021 Honda Civic have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$17,684 - $25,227

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

32.8%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$19,999 - $27,660

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

30.4%

Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Toyota Corolla Rankings

Best Small Cars for the Money

3 / 13

Best Compact Cars

4 / 26

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 26

Best Japanese Compact Cars

4 / 12

Best Small Cars

6 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

6 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

6 / 43

Best Japanese Small Cars

6 / 18

Most Affordable Compact Cars

7 / 18

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

8 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

13 / 26

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 26

Safest Small Cars

18 / 43

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

19 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

20 / 43

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

21 / 26

Most Comfortable Small Cars

33 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

36 / 43

Honda Civic Rankings

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 26

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 43

Best Compact Cars

3 / 26

Best Japanese Compact Cars

3 / 12

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

4 / 13

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Japanese Small Cars

5 / 18

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

7 / 26

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

7 / 26

Most Affordable Compact Cars

9 / 18

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

12 / 43

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

14 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

15 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

15 / 26

Safest Small Cars

17 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2021 Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

L, LE, SE, SE Apex, SE Nightshade Edition, XLE, XSE, XSE Apex

2021 Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

139 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

126 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.048 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


30 / 38 / 33

Range (city/hwy):

396 / 502 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


30 / 38 / 33

Range (city/hwy):

372 / 471 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple Car Play:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

13.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

88.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2910 lbs

Width:

70.1 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.1 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2771 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

182.7 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R16

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