CAR COMPARISON: 2018 Toyota Corolla vs. 2018 Honda Civic

Cherryl Anne Cruz • November 16, 2018 • 0 • 199

They’re iconic models that don’t need introductions. And if we’re going to make any notable speeches here, perhaps it’s to ask ourselves why it took us so long to pit them against each other here. Now that the moment has arrived, we’re actually pumped up. So really, which is better? The 2018 Toyota Corolla or 2018 Honda Civic? Let’s see what these two have in store for us.

Specs	2018 Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 V CVT	2018 Honda Civic 1.8 E
LxWxH (mm)	4,620 x 1,775 x 1,460	4,633 x 1,799 x 1,416
Engine	Dual VVT-I, 4-Cylinder In-Line DOHC, 16 Valve	SOHC i-VTEC
Displacement (cc)	1,598	1,798
Curb Weight (kg)	NA	NA
Max Output (hp/rpm)	120 hp / 6,200 rpm	139 hp / 6,500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm/rpm)	154 Nm @ 3,600 rpm	174 Nm @ rpm
Transmission	CVT	Earth Dreams Technology Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Suspension (Front/Rear)	McPherson Strut Type with L-Shaped Lower Arm with Stabilizer	McPherson Strut with Stabilizer, Independent Multi-Link
Brakes (Front/Rear)	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Wheelbase (mm)	2,700	2,700
Ground Clearance (mm)	140	133
Fuel	Gasoline	Gasoline
Seating Capacity	5	5
Trunk Capacity (L)	369	428
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	55	47
Wheels	Alloy	Alloy
Airbags	Driver, Passenger, Side, Curtain Shield, Knee (Driver Side)	Driver's, Front Passenger
Alarm	NA	With
Anti-Lock Brakes System (ABS)	With Electronic Brake Distribution EBD and Brake Assist	With Electronic Brake Distribution EBD
Reverse Camera	NA	Multi-view with Dynamic Guidelines
Sunroof	NA	NA
Headlights	2-Lamp LED + Gunmetallic Rib with Auto Levelling	Full LED (Low Beam, High Beam, Turn Signal)
Foglights	With	With
Power Features	Windows, Door locks, Outside Rear View Mirror	Windows, Door Locks,
Audio System	Integrated, 2DIN In-Dash 1 CD/ MP3/ Tuner with 6-speakers	7" Touch Screen Advanced Display Audio
Taillights	LED	LED
Price	₱ 1,131,000	₱1,168,000