Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla
The Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla are the definitive C-segment sedans in Malaysia — the step up for buyers who want a bigger, more refined and more powerful four-door than a City or Vios, without moving to a premium badge. Both are global best-sellers with strong reliability records and resale.
The Civic is the sportier, more powerful and more driver-focused of the two, with a turbocharged engine and a sharper image. The Corolla leans on comfort, ease of ownership and Toyota’s bulletproof reputation, with a hybrid option for efficiency-minded buyers.
Bottom line: Choose the Civic for performance, style and driving engagement; choose the Corolla for comfort, reliability and the hybrid’s economy. Both are safe long-term buys.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 133,900 | RM 139,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | 130 | 210 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 180 hp | 137 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | — | 7 Speed Sequential Shiftmatic CVT |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 s | — |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,678 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot | 497 L | 470 L |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 10 star |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 279 |



