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Honda Civic EX vs. Toyota Corolla SE

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic EX and Toyota Corolla SE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda Civic EX and the Toyota Corolla SE.

When comparing the Honda Civic EX's and the Toyota Corolla SE's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic EX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Corolla SE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic EX's and the Toyota Corolla SE's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic EX is a better car than the Toyota Corolla SE.

Pricing: A used 2024 Honda Civic EX ranges from $25,058 to $28,995 while a used 2024 Toyota Corolla SE is priced between $23,968 to $28,018. For a new model, the Honda Civic EX's price is between $26,949 and $28,500, with the Toyota Corolla SE priced between $25,226 and $28,262.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic EX loses 23.5 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla SE loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic EX retains 2.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Corolla SE.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 5 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.5 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 Honda Civic EX’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla SE base engine makes 169 horsepower. The EX is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The SE is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles.This gives the Honda Civic EX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Corolla SE the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic EX and the Toyota Corolla SE have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Honda Civic EX has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

Overview

The Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla continue to dominate the small car market thanks to a reputation for quality and reliability. The Civic is considered the enthusiasts’ choice (the Type R, with its 6-speed manual gearbox and 300-plus horsepower, is especially engaging to drive), whereas rock-solid reliability is the Corolla’s calling card. The upcoming Corolla GR should provide a counter to the Civic Type R. Both the Civic and the Corolla are available in sedan and hatchback body styles, and both offer 4-cylinder power. Unlike the Civic, the Corolla is available with a hybrid powertrain that delivers 52 mpg in combined driving and is much more fuel-efficient. The Corolla Hybrid does cost more than the base-model Civic, but the gas-powered Corolla undercuts the Civic on price by about $1,800. The Civic is slightly larger than the Corolla and offers more interior space and a larger trunk. Outward visibility is excellent for both cars, but the Corolla is a bit easier to get into and out as it sits higher than the Civic.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$26,949 - $28,500

Starting MSRP:

$26,950

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$26,555

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,795 - $45,665

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$25,226 - $28,262

Starting MSRP:

$24,490

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$26,555

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,795 - $45,665

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$27,290

Price Range:

$25,058 - $28,995

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$28,855

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$19,171 - $47,673

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

143

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

2,749

# Good or Great Deals:

5

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,116

Price Range:

$23,968 - $28,018

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$28,855

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$19,171 - $47,673

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,293

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

1,360

# Good or Great Deals:

28

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$6,611

Depreciation %:

24.5%

Resale Value $:

$20,339

Residual Value %:

75.5%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

31.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

24.4% - 40.1%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$6,663

Depreciation %:

27.2%

Resale Value $:

$17,827

Residual Value %:

72.8%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

31.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

24.4% - 40.1%

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic EX

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

11.2

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

10.1 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

42.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla SE

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

11.2

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

10.1 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

21.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

14

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2 - 18.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2 - 18.8

Honda Civic Rankings

Most Reliable Small Cars

2 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $25k

3 / 13

Best Small Cars for Teens

3 / 5

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

4 / 21

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 43

Best Family Small Cars

6 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

7 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 13

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

14 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 43

Safest Small Cars

23 / 43

Toyota Corolla Rankings

Best Family Small Cars

1 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 13

Most Reliable Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars

4 / 43

Safest Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

5 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

6 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

11 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

20 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

20 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

26 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

35 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Honda Civic Trim Levels

LX, Si, Sport, Touring

Other Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

LE, Nightshade, XSE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

180 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

177 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

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

0.060 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

169 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

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

0.054 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 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):


33 / 42 / 36

Range (city/hwy):

409 / 521 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):


32 / 41 / 35

Range (city/hwy):

422 / 541 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.6 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:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

96.6 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3004 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

184 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3110 lbs

Width:

70.1 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.5 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

215/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/40R18

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