Toyota of Dothan Compares the 2014 Toyota Corolla to the 2014 Honda Civic

Aug 26, 2014

The Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic have excellent reputations for reliability and both are listed among the most popular cars on the market today. Toyota of Dothan wants to help you in making a decision as to which of these vehicles is best suited to meet your needs.

Fuel efficiency is extremely important in today’s age of consistently rising gas prices. The 2014 Toyota Corolla comes equipped with a 1.8 liter engine that utilizes dual overhead camshafts and dual variable valve timing with intelligence, producing 132 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. This serves to accomplish a fuel economy of 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The Honda Civic is equipped with a 1.8 liter single overhead camshaft, aluminum alloy four cylinder engine capable of producing 140 hp. Fuel estimates for the Honda Civic are 30 mpg city and 42 mpg highway. While the Civic does have slightly more power than the Corolla, the heavier weight offsets the perceived advantage.

The interior of the Corolla and the Civic have very similar interior dimensions however, the similarities end there. Toyota has made some substantial headway in comparison to the Civic in passenger comfort. The Corolla features additional legroom for rear seat passengers as well as a 60/40 split folding rear seat. These features are standard on all Corolla models while they are only available on the upper trim levels of the Civic.

Technology features are another highlight in the 2014 Toyota Corolla. Both the Corolla and the Civic offer audio systems that are strikingly similar however the Corolla has succeeded in going a step beyond. With optional Display Audio with Navigation and Toyota’s Entune App Suite, there is simply no comparable option in the 2014 Honda Civic. Even in the higher trim levels, the system in the Corolla far exceeds the options available in the Civic.

While both of these vehicles will certainly maintain their status with the newest models, the Toyota Corolla is the clear front runner particularly in technology and ensuring passenger comfort. The 2014 Toyota Corolla is simply more appealing in exterior design and interior features than the 2014 Honda Civic.