Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$115
- Civic: 1 mpg better, 7.5 in more rear legroom.
- Corolla Hatchback: 19 hp more, 3.0 cu ft more cargo.
- Corolla Hatchback wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Civic | Corolla Hatchback | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,890 | $25,775 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 169 hp | Corolla Hatchback |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | Corolla Hatchback |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 35 mpg | Civic |
| Cargo, max | 14.8 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | Corolla Hatchback |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | Corolla Hatchback |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 29.9 in | Civic |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 179.1 in to 184.8 in | 172.0 in | N/A |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lb | 3,150 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1 s estimate | 7.9 s estimate | Corolla Hatchback |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Civic LX FWD $24,695 | Corolla Hatchback SE FWD $24,580 | $115 |
| Corolla Hatchback SE FWD $24,580 | Civic LX FWD $24,695 | $115 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Civic | Corolla Hatchback |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,890 | $25,775 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | $1,097 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | $6,583 |
| Total, 6 years | $32,290 | $32,358 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Corolla Hatchback wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Civic | 3% |
| Power | Corolla Hatchback | 11% |
| Space | Corolla Hatchback | 17% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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