Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla

Drivers looking for a compact sedan should consider the 2023 Honda Civic versus the 2023 Toyota Corolla. Check out this head-to-head comparison to determine which new car is best for you.

Power and Performance

The 2023 Honda Civic and the 2023 Toyota Corolla both offer a 2-liter four-cylinder engine, so to offer a fair comparison, let's look at the performance of each. The Civic offers the 2-liter turbocharged option in the Type R trim. The engine is matched to a six-speed manual transmission and delivers 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The 2-liter is the standard engine for the Corolla, paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. You get 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque.

Fuel Efficiency

You may think that the difference in power equates to a tremendous increase in fuel economy, but the 2-liter on the Civic garners a rating of 30 mpg*, while you get 32 mpg on the Corolla. The Civic also offers two 1.5-liter turbocharged engines that get 180 horsepower with 177 pound-feet of torque or 200 horsepower with 192 pound-feet of torque. You can get a combined rating of 31 mpg on that engine, coming closer to the rating for the Corolla and still offering you more power.

While the 2023 Honda Civic offers slightly lower fuel efficiency with any of its engines, the trade-off for additional horsepower and pound-feet of torque is worth the small number of mpg you lose. Most drivers would rather have more get-up-and-go to let you get up to highway speeds or pass others, and the Civic delivers. Test drive the new Honda Civic at Waldorf Honda or let us know if you have any questions about this 2023 model.

30 city/37 highway/33 combined mpg rating for Sport. 33 city/42 highway/36 combined mpg rating for EX. 31 city/38 highway/34 combined mpg rating for Touring. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.*