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The compact sedan world has benefited from models such as the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic. If you’re on the hunt for your next style-forward and city-ready sedan in Jacksonville, Florida, you have your work cut out for you. Let’s explore how the 2022 Corolla and Civic compare and why we prefer the Toyota.
Trim Levels
The 2022 Toyota Corolla and 2022 Honda Civic each have a range of trim levels that allow you to find a price point and style that work for you. As you progress through these trim levels, both models grow more luxurious and offer more exciting features.
The 2022 Toyota Corolla has nine trim levels:
- L.
- LE.
- Hybrid LE.
- SE.
- SE Nightshade Edition.
- SE Apex Edition.
- XLE.
- XSE.
- XSE Apex Edition.
The 2022 Honda Civic has four trim levels:
- LX.
- Sport.
- EX.
- Touring.
As you can see, the Corolla offers the highest level of customization — a top attribute for drivers who know what they want from their sedan. Let’s take a closer look at what these models and their trim levels have to offer.
Horsepower and MPG
The Corolla and Civic offer unique performance styles that set them apart. The Corolla starts its lineup with a 139-horsepower four-cylinder engine, while the Civic sports a 158-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Both models offer more powerful four-cylinder engines on their respective sport-inspired trim levels.
Though the Civic offers a little more upfront strength, the Corolla makes itself the perfect model for commuters and drivers with busy schedules because of its hybrid powertrain. If you want to take your fuel economy to the next level, opt for the 2022 Corolla Hybrid LE. This model allows you to get up to 53 mpg in the city and 52 mpg on the highway. The Civic gets up to 31 mpg in the city and 40 on the highway. However, it does not offer a hybrid powertrain.
Value
If you want to save some money on your next compact sedan, we suggest going with the 2022 Toyota Corolla. The 2022 Corolla has a starting MSRP of $20,075. The 2022 Honda Civic sedan is notably more expensive as it has a starting MSRP of $22,350. This price difference of over $2,000 and the Civic’s ability to save you more gas money during your daily drives with its superior available fuel economy may be all you need to decide which model is the right one for you.
Seating Capacity
Both the Corolla and the Civic are five-seater compact sedans. Though the Honda Civic offers more room for rear-row occupants, the Corolla aims to keep its front-row riders more comfortable. The Civic’s sporty focus has left it with bucket seats aimed more at performance than comfort. The Corolla’s seats are cozier and better suited for long-distance and frequent drives. In addition, you’ll find upgraded SofTex upholstery for the heated front seats at the Corolla XLE’s lower price point. You’ll have to pay extra to move away from cloth seats with the Civic.
To see how roomy the 2022 Toyota Corolla’s interior is, consider these measurements:
- 38.3 inches of front headroom.
- 37.1 inches of rear headroom.
- 42 inches of front legroom.
- 34.8 inches of rear legroom.
- 54 inches of front shoulder room.
- 51.7 inches of rear shoulder room.
- 53.9 inches of front hip room.
- 51.3 inches of rear hip room.
Here are the measurements for the Honda Civic’s two rows:
- 39.3 inches of front headroom.
- 37.1 inches of rear headroom.
- 42.3 inches of front legroom.
- 37.5 inches of rear legroom.
- 57 inches of front shoulder room.
- 56 inches of rear shoulder room.
- 54.3 inches of front hip room.
- 48.9 inches of rear hip room.
As you can see, the Honda Civic pulls ahead for drivers who need the most space in the back seat. However, the tradeoff of the Toyota Corolla’s most comfortable front row makes it a top choice for drivers who want to treat themselves after a long day at work.
Technology
The 2022 Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic include impressive technology features to improve your drives. Each model starts its lineup with a 7-inch central touch screen that offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. You can use these programs to connect your smartphone directly to your sedan’s smart screen so you can easily access many of your favorite phone apps and features. You can get a larger 8-inch touch screen in your Corolla by moving up to the second trim level, the LE. A built-in Amazon Alexa digital assistant comes standard with the Corolla as well.
The Corolla comes standard with a six-speaker audio system, while the Civic gives you a four-speaker system. If you’re an audiophile looking for the best sound from their sedan, upgrade to the Corolla’s nine-speaker JBL sound system, which is available for the XLE, SE, and XSE. The Civic only offers its premium sound system at its top-of-the-line Touring trim level.
Smart Safety
The Corolla and Civic each offer advanced safety features to keep you safer on the road. Each Corolla comes with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which is an extensive collection of driver-assist technologies that include:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection.
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist.
- Automatic High Beams.
- Road Sign Assist.
- Lane Tracing Assist.
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
You can further upgrade your Corolla with the available Blind-Spot Monitor with a Rear Cross-Traffic Alert for more coverage from your intelligent safety systems.
The Honda Civic offers a similar set of offerings through its Honda Sensing suite. Each model comes equipped with features such as:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System.
- Road Departure Mitigation System.
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow.
- Lane-Keeping Assist System.
- Forward Collision Warning.
- Lane Departure Warning.
As you can see, both models offer an impressive number of advanced safety features. One model happens to give it to you for a more reasonable price than the other.
Though it’s a tight race, the Toyota Corolla pulls out ahead of the Honda Civic for the victory. If you want to discover everything that makes the 2022 Toyota Corolla a great car, be sure to visit Keith Pierson Toyota in Jacksonville, Florida, and take a test drive. Once you’re behind the wheel of the new Corolla, you may quickly understand why so many people choose the model for their commute year after year.
Images via toyota.com and honda.com
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