2021 Civic vs. 2021 Corolla in Sapulpa, OK
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Honda and Toyota often find themselves in competition with one another in all of their vehicles, including the 2021 Honda Civic and the 2021 Toyota Corolla. Both compact sedans offer many attractive benefits like high fuel economy, popular infotainment features, and driver assistance features, but which of these sedans truly comes out on top? Let’s compare the 2021 Honda Civic and the 2021 Toyota Corolla to find out.
Performance
The base trims of the Honda Civic run on a 2.0-liter engine with 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque, that is mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and upper trims of the 2021 Civic offer a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that puts out 174 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque. Those who want a truly athletic driving experience will love the Sport trim of the Civic, which offers a manual transmission for the ultimate control over your drive.
n comparison, base Corolla models come with a 1.8-liter engine that offers 139 horsepower and 126 lb.-ft. of torque and a CVT. Select trims of the Corolla are equipped with a 2.0-liter 169-horsepower engine with 151 pound-feet of torque and either a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT.
Both the Civic and the Corolla offer very good fuel economy estimates to help you get the most out of your fill-ups.
Interior Comparison
At first glance, one may be tempted to believe that the Corolla wins the interior comparison in this compact sedan matchup, but let’s take a closer look. Though it’s true that the base trim of the Corolla comes with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto while the Civic offers those features in the second trim and up, the Civic has the Corolla beat in a very important way - interior space. While features can be accessed by adding packages or moving up to a different trim level, you cannot change the interior space of a car. The 2021 Honda Civic beats the 2021 Toyota Corolla for overall passenger space, front headroom, front legroom, front shoulder room, rear legroom, and rear shoulder room. In addition to more generous passenger accommodations, the Civic also has a larger trunk than the Corolla.
Safety Features
Both the 2021 Honda Civic and the 2021 Toyota Corolla come with several standard driver assistance features. The Civic offers:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Road Departure Mitigation System
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic High Beams
In comparison, the Corolla features:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Automatic High Beams
- Road Sign Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Though both sedans come with standard driver assistance features, the Civic offers more standard features than the Corolla, giving it an edge up in this comparison.
Find Your 2021 Civic at Honda of Bartlesville
The 2021 Honda Civic is a well-rounded sedan with peppy power, a spacious interior, and plenty of driver assistance features to keep you safe. You can find your own Honda Civic today at Honda of Bartlesville! Simply browse our inventory online or in-person at our dealership then stop in for a test drive. We’ll see you soon!