2027 Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic

The Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla are two of the best known compact sedans, and both are available at Valley Hi in Victorville. If you are deciding between the 2027 models, this guide lines up what each manufacturer lists for power, fuel economy, space and safety, then explains who each one tends to fit.

The 2027 Civic and Corolla at a Glance

Both sedans offer a gas model and a hybrid, with standard driver assistance features on every trim. The details differ, so here is a side by side look based on each manufacturer’s own information.

Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. Specifications are as listed by each manufacturer for the 2027 model year and may change.

Powertrains and Power

On the gas side, the Corolla’s 2.0-liter engine is rated higher than the Civic’s, at 169 hp and 151 lb-ft versus 150 hp and 133 lb-ft. Both pair with a continuously variable transmission, and the Civic’s Sport and Sport-L trims add paddle shifters.

On the hybrid side, Honda lists the Civic Hybrid at 200 hp total system output from a two-motor system with a direct drive unit and no conventional CVT. Toyota lists the Corolla Hybrid at 138 hp net combined system output from its fifth-generation hybrid system. If an available all-wheel-drive hybrid matters to you, the Corolla Hybrid LE and SE offer it, and Honda does not list all-wheel drive for the 2027 Civic Sedan.

Fuel Economy

The two are close. The gas Civic LX and Corolla LE are listed at 32 city and 41 highway mpg, and the hybrids are listed at 50 and 47 (Civic Hybrid) and 53 and 46 (Corolla Hybrid LE) in the city and on the highway. Figures vary by trim, since larger wheels and added equipment can lower the numbers, so compare the exact trims you are considering.

For many High Desert drivers, the highway number matters as much as the city number. If your commute includes the 15 or long runs between Victorville, Hesperia and Apple Valley, ask us to walk you through the figures for the specific trim.

Space, Safety and Technology

• Cargo: Honda lists 14.8 cubic feet for the Civic Sedan, and the Corolla Sedan is listed at 13.1 cubic feet of trunk space. Both seat five.
• Safety: Honda Sensing is standard on every 2027 Civic trim, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on every 2027 Corolla trim. Both are driver assistance systems and do not replace attentive driving. On the Civic, blind spot information and rear cross traffic monitor start at the Sport trim.
• Screens: The Civic LX has a 7-inch touchscreen, and the Sport Touring has a 9-inch screen with a 10.2-inch digital cluster. The Corolla offers an 8-inch screen on the LE and a 10.5-inch screen on upper trims, with a 12.3-inch digital cluster available on the XSE and Hybrid XLE.
• Phone connectivity: Both support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Honda lists wireless connectivity on the Civic Sport Touring and wired on other trims, and Toyota lists wireless on the Corolla.

Who Each One Fits

The Civic may fit if you want the most power from a hybrid, more trunk space, and a sportier trim ladder with paddle shifters and an available Sport Touring trim with a larger screen and premium audio. The Corolla may fit if you want the extra power of its gas engine, the option of an all-wheel-drive hybrid, or a wider choice of screen and gauge cluster sizes on upper trims.

The honest answer is that either can be a good fit, and the best way to decide is to sit in both, drive both and compare the exact trims. Valley Hi Honda and Valley Hi Toyota are both in Victorville, so you can do that in one trip. Learn more about each in our guides to the 2027 Honda Civic Sedan and the 2027 Toyota Corolla.

Thinking about a used compact instead? Browse our pre-owned vehicles and use our used car inspection checklist. If you have a vehicle to trade, value your trade first.

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