Toyota Corolla Vs. Honda Civic
The Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic are the two oldest continuously running Japanese car brands. The Corolla was introduced in 1968 and the Civic in 1972. Both have earned reputations as well-built, fuel-efficient cars, although possessing little styling flare. The Corolla and Civic also are Toyota and Honda's perennial top-tier sellers.
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Corolla Features
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Standard equipment on the Corolla is modest: power driver and passenger mirrors, cloth seats, front bucket seats, AM/FM stereo system, CD and MP3 player. Safety features include driver and passenger airbags, side and rear airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, front disc brakes and brake assist.
Honda Features
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Standard equipment on the Civic is plentiful and includes: dual front and side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock brakes, daytime running lights, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunk lid release, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, folding rear seat, power windows, tachometer, intermittent wipers and rear defogger. Safety equipment in addition to the airbags includes an upgraded brake and anti-skid system.
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Corolla Power
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As of 2009, the Corolla is offered in the LE, XLE, the Standard and the performance XRS models. All models except the XRS are equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine generating 132 hp and 128 lb.-feet of torque. Transmission options are the five-speed manual or the four-speed automatic. Gas mileage is 27 mpg in the city and 35 on the highway. The XRS features a 158-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. XRS gas mileage is 22 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway.
Civic Power
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The Civic, as of 2009, is equipped with one engine: a 140-hp 1.8-liter version generating 128 lb.-feet of torque. With a four-speed automatic, the Civic will achieve 25 mpg in the city and 36 on the highway.
Corolla Performance
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The Corolla's slightly lower power output and heavier weight has affected its acceleration. It reaches 0 to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds and can complete 1/4 mile in 16.9 seconds at 83.1 mph.
Civic Performance
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The Civic possesses excellent acceleration with only modest torque power. It can reach 0 to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 16.1 seconds at 87 mph.
Head-to-Head
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The Corolla's reputation stands on its fuel efficiency and price. The 2009-2010 model base price is $15,350. There are few cars on the road today that can match the Corolla's cabin comfort and exceptional gas mileage for the price. Power output is minimal, and there are few power accessories for the low- and mid-trim levels. Overall exterior design, however, is very similar to the previous generation and remains conservative. The Civic's build quality rises above most Japanese imports and remains highly popular. It provides adequate get-up-and-go from a dead stop. The coupe's exterior styling has come a long away since its pedestrian 1990s models and is sporty. As of 2009, Civic starting prices range from $15,305 to $16,075.
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