2021 Toyota Corolla vs 2021 Honda Civic

2021 Toyota Corolla Overview

If you are in the market for a small sedan, then you are likely considering the 2021 Toyota Corolla. Now available at Pueblo Toyota, your local Toyota dealer serving Pueblo Colorado Springs, the Corolla is an affordable vehicle that is loaded with standard features and boasts superior fuel performance. If you are considering the Corolla, then you may also be considering the 2021 Honda Civic. The Civic is a popular competitor to the Corolla, and we compare the 2021 Toyota Corolla vs 2021 Honda Civic here to determine how these two vehicles measure up across a series of important automotive categories.

Pueblo CO - 2021 Toyota Corolla's Overview

Exterior - Toyota Dealer serving Pueblo CO

The Corolla and Civic share a lot in common, including that they both are available as either a sedan or hatchback. For the purposes of this comparison, however, we are going to focus on the sedans, but much of it applies to the hatchbacks as well. The Corolla has a 106.3-inch wheelbase and a 5.1-inch minimum ground clearance. It measures 182.3 inches in length—a bit more than 15 feet—and measures 56.5 inches tall and 70.1 inches wide. The 2021 Honda Civic also has a 106.3-inch wheelbase, and it sits a bit higher with a 6.0-inch minimum ground clearance. It measures 182.7 inches in length and measures 55.7 inches tall and 70.9 inches wide. In both cases, steel wheels are standard, and alloy wheels are available. Corolla wheels range from 15 to 18 inches. Civic wheels range from 16 to 18 inches.

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Interior - 2021 Toyota Corolla in Pueblo CO

Both the 2021 Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla can seat up to five. The Corolla affords about 38 inches of front headroom and 42 inches of front legroom. Rear legroom is approximately 35 inches. The Civic is a bit roomier on paper, but the differences are almost imperceptible in person. It affords about 39 inches of front headroom and 42 inches of front legroom. Rear legroom is approximately 37 inches. The Civic trunk is also a tad bigger with Honda offering about 15 cubic feet and Toyota 13 cubes. The base interior of the Toyota boasts a modern central 7-inch infotainment touchscreen. The base Civic, on the other hand, has an older-style 5-inch touchscreen. You need to step up to the Sport trim for the larger display.

Pueblo CO - 2021 Toyota Corolla's Interior

Toyota Corolla Mechanical specs

The powertrain is perhaps the most intriguing aspect of a 2021 Toyota Corolla vs 2021 Honda Civic comparison, and you have a number of options. Both of these vehicles are front-wheel-drive sedans that are developed with fuel performance in mind. While they are both excellent in regards to fuel economy, the Corolla distinguishes itself not just from the Civic but just about every vehicle in the class. The Corolla comes standard with a 139-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission. Starting with the SE trim level, this engine is upgraded to a 169-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder that comes standard with the CVT but is available with a six-speed manual transmission. The Civic comes standard with a CVT and a 158-hp four-cylinder. You also have the option of a more powerful turbo engine that makes 174 hp, but a manual transmission is not available.

Pueblo CO - 2021 Toyota Corolla's Mechanical

Technology - Toyota Dealership in Pueblo CO

As mentioned in the Interior section, we believe that the Corolla has an advantage in that even its base model comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen and features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Those features are available with the Civic as well but only via an up-level trim. Both vehicles boast robust driver-assistance technologies, including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping and forward collision mitigation. The up-level Corolla LE adds an 8-inch touchscreen and rear USB ports. The XLE adds blind-spot monitoring and an enhanced driver information display. Honda does not offer a larger infotainment touchscreen, but it does include a blind-spot camera with the third-tier EX trim level.

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Wanting a small car that is affordable and economical on fuel does not mean you have to settle for a boring ride, and the 2021 Toyota Corolla now available at Pueblo Toyota is the peak example of this. You can test-drive it at your convenience at our location serving Pueblo Colorado Springs. You can also lease and finance the Corolla with us online. Our website provides all the tools you need to compare trims and options, value your trade-in, get preapproved for financing, request custom quotes and much more!