Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla
Verdict
When comparing the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, the Civic stands out with a price of RM 133,900, offering a more powerful 1.5L engine that produces 180 hp and 240 Nm of torque, compared to the Corolla’s 1.8L engine with 137 hp and 172 Nm. The Civic’s 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds highlights its performance edge, while its larger boot space of 497 L adds practicality. For Malaysian buyers prioritising power and space, the Civic is a compelling choice.
Pick the Honda Civic if you value performance and boot space.
Pick the Toyota Corolla if you prefer a higher safety rating and a larger fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: RM 133,900 (Civic) vs RM 144,800 (Corolla)
- Power: 180 hp (Civic) vs 137 hp (Corolla)
- Torque: 240 Nm (Civic) vs 172 Nm (Corolla)
- 0-100 km/h: 8.3 s (Civic) vs — (Corolla)
- Boot space: 497 L (Civic) vs 470 L (Corolla)
- Airbags: 6 (Civic) vs 7 (Corolla)
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 133,900✓ | RM 144,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 180 hp✓ | 137 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | — |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,678 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 497 L✓ | 470 L |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | RM 279 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Civic
- More powerful engine with 180 hp
- Larger boot space at 497 L
- Faster 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 s
- Higher road tax at RM 90
- Fewer airbags compared to Corolla
Corolla
- Higher safety rating with 5★ ASEAN NCAP
- Larger fuel tank capacity at 50 L
- More airbags for added safety
- Higher price at RM 144,800
- Less powerful engine with only 137 hp
Civic vs Corolla FAQ
Is the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla better?
The Honda Civic is better for performance and practicality, while the Toyota Corolla excels in safety features.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic is priced at RM 133,900, while the Toyota Corolla costs RM 144,800, making the Civic RM 10,900 cheaper.
Which car has better fuel efficiency?
Fuel efficiency figures were not provided, but typically, the Corolla's larger engine may consume more fuel than the Civic's smaller, turbocharged unit.