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Toyota Corolla SE vs. Honda Civic Sport

When comparing the Toyota Corolla SE's and the Honda Civic Sport's specifications and ratings, 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 base engine power. The Honda Civic Sport has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla SE's and the Honda Civic Sport's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic Sport is a better car than the Toyota Corolla SE.

Toyota Corolla SE vs. Honda Civic Sport Pricing

A used 2023 Toyota Corolla SE ranges from $24,984 to $29,995 while a used 2023 Honda Civic Sport is priced between $25,729 to $31,077. For a new model, the Toyota Corolla SE's price is between $25,394 and $28,893, with the Honda Civic Sport priced between $25,805 and $27,343.

Toyota Corolla SE vs. Honda Civic Sport Resale/Retained Value

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

Toyota Corolla SE vs. Honda Civic Sport 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.

Toyota Corolla SE vs. Honda Civic Sport 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 Toyota Corolla SE’s base engine makes 169 horsepower, and the Honda Civic Sport base engine makes 158 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are compact cars, the Honda Civic Sport 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 Toyota Corolla SE and Honda Civic Sport are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

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

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$25,394 - $28,893

Used Asking Price:

$24,984 - $29,995

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

32.8%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$25,805 - $27,343

Used Asking Price:

$25,729 - $31,077

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

Other Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

LE, XSE

Other Honda Civic Trim Levels

EX, LX, Si, Touring

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:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

169 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

151 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

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

0.054 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

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

0.054 hp per pound

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

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

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:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.0 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2935 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

183.3 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/40R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/40R18

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