2021 Honda Civic LX vs. Corolla LEAt Calgary Honda
The Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla are two of the most well-known cars on Canadian roads. Even if you’ve never owned one, you definitely know someone who does. They remain popular due to their consistently high value and reliability each model year. The Corolla is the car most commonly compared to a Honda Civic, and although it is a worthy opponent, the Corolla just can't compete with Canada's best-selling car, the Honda Civic, because it is more well-rounded, and wins in the categories that consumers care about most.
The Civic LX and Corolla LE are among the most popular trims within the lineup. So what do Calgary drivers care about the most that gives the Civic LX the edge?
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The Honda Civic LX overpowers and outperforms the Corolla LE. |
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| Civic LX has a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine producing 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. | VS. | Corolla LE has a 1.8L Valvematic 4-cylinder engine producing 139 horsepower and 126 lb-ft of torque. |
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| Together, the Agile Handling Assist and Straight Driving Assist features give Civic a distinct steering advantage over its Toyota counterpart. As Corolla lacks any equivalent features, Civic delivers much smoother handling no matter the roadway, braking the inside wheel to keep the car planted in tight turns (Agile Handling Assist) and minimizing steering input when cruise control is activated (Straight Driving Assist). | ||
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| The Civic LX comes standard with the 7-inch Driver Information Interface, or DII, which provides drivers with information such as driving range, fuel consumption, audio controls, and more. Plus, the Civic LX offers a multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, Hill Start Assist, standard Honda Sensing™ suite, proximity key entry system with push-button start, and a Capless Fueling system. | VS. | The Corolla LE offers a much smaller and less dynamic 4.2-inch TFT Multi-Information Display. Although the Corolla also includes a rearview camera with Lane Tracing Assist, you will not get hill start assistance, Capless Fueling, and a push-button start will cost you extra. |
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| The Civic LX wins in both FRONT & BACK against Corolla LE in storage capability. Civic has 428-litre of trunk space vs the Corolla's 371-litre, plus the Civic's multifunctional centre console has a 7.2-litre capacity for storing everyday necessities like a tablet or 1-litre water bottle. The Corolla’s console sits further back behind your elbows, making for much less intuitive storage access. | ||
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TRIM COMPARISON |
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Civic |
Corolla |
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LX
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LE
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EX
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SE
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Sport
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XLE
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Touring
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XSE
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