Honda Civic 2016 vs. 2016 Toyota Corolla: Which is Better ?

Honda Civic 2016 vs. 2016 Toyota Corolla: Which is Better ?

If you're interested in a reliable, roomy, affordable compact car, we have no doubt that the 2016 Honda Civic and 2016 Toyota Corolla both appear on your shopping list. And indeed, both sedans tout roomy interiors, excellent gas mileage, reasonable pricing and notorious durability. But which one is better? And which one should you get? To help you figure it out, we've created a close comparison between the 2016 Civic and the 2016 Corolla, but first let's see what's new with both models for the latest model year.

Reliability

Because the Honda Civic is so new, it has not yet been rated by experts at J.D. Power for reliability. The Corolla, however, earned an above-average score from the firm. We suspect the Civic will earn a similar rating, since previous Civic models have fared well, but given the new model's mechanical changes, it's too early to tell.

As for warranty coverage, the two models are identical, touting 3 years or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper protection and 5 years or 60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. The result: This one's a toss-up, and we suspect both the Civic and the Corolla will be excellent choices for shoppers who are interested in a reliable compact car.

2016 Honda Civic

The Civic is totally redesigned for 2016, touting new equipment, new engines and a thoroughly revised look both inside and out. The latest Civic is also a lot bigger than the outgoing model, which means more passenger room -- and more cargo space.

Fuel Economy

The Civic is currently offered with two engine choices, with more to undoubtedly follow. Base-level models use a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, which is offered with a 6-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Fuel economy reaches 27 miles per gallon in the city and 40 mpg on the highway with the manual or an impressive 31 mpg city/41 mpg hwy with the automatic. Upper-level Civic models (the EX-T, EX-L and Touring) include a 174-hp 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. This engine, which is only offered with a CVT, returns an excellent 31 mpg city/42 mpg hwy.

Meanwhile, the Corolla only offers a 1.8-liter engine. Most models get it with 132 hp, while it boasts 140 horses in the LE Eco. Available in 4-speed automatic, CVT automatic or 6-speed manual guise, the Corolla touts up to 27 mpg city/36 mpg hwy with the 4-speed, 28 mpg city/37 mpg hwy with the 6-speed manual and up to 30 mpg city/42 mpg hwy with the LE Eco trim level and the CVT.

Despite the Corolla's strong numbers, the Civic easily runs away with this category. Not only does it offer better fuel economy than its Toyotacompetitor, but it boasts noticeably more power -- a rare combination. 

2016 Toyota Corolla

The Corolla was fully redesigned a few years ago and is unchanged for 2016, save for a slightly updated Entune infotainment system and a new Special Edition trim variant.

Safety

Because it's so new, the latest Honda Civic has not yet been rated by the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Corolla, however, has earned a perfect 5-star overall score. Meanwhile, the Civic earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's sought-after Top Safety Pick+ distinction, while the Corolla falls short after a mediocre Marginal rating in the firm's small-overlap front test.


Reference : http://www.autotrader.com