Face-Off: Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla
Find out which of these compact sedans comes out on top
Few mainstream cars have a nameplate as well-known as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. These compact sedans initially caught on with buyers who were looking for fuel-efficient vehicles to counter the gas shortages of the early 1970s. Over the years they grew larger, more comfortable, and more capable, all the while maintaining fuel efficiency as a key selling feature.
While Honda has historically offered a sportier take on the compact sedan than Toyota, these two models are similar in many ways, including their size, weight, load capacity, price, and warranty coverage. Even savvy Consumer Reports readers might have trouble deciding between the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, which are both recommended and have good scores in CR’s compact sedan ratings. In fact, both are among the most popular models with CR members.
