Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Toyota Corolla starts about $2,151 lower ($22,050 vs $24,201).
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Toyota Corolla saves roughly $141/year ($1,500 vs $1,641) — about $705 over five years.
- Recalls: 2024 Corolla: 2 NHTSA campaigns · 2023 Civic: 4. Fewer for the Toyota Corolla — recall repairs are free, but they cost you time.
Quick verdict: planning to keep it 8+ years? Lean Toyota Corolla (reliability edge). Care most about the drive itself? The Honda Civic is the more rewarding pick.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
