2022 Honda Civic VS. 2022 Toyota Corolla | Which Is The Best Reliable Small Car?

2022 Honda Civic VS 2022 Toyota Corolla comparison review. We review and test drive the 2022 Honda Civic and 2022 Toyota Corolla to find out which is the best small car you can buy. If you are buying a 2022 Toyota Corolla or 2022 Honda Civic, make sure to watch this review.

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[nrich]

Almost all car reviewers consider performance to be the "holy grail" in car design but most car buyers consider reliability / cost of operation the most important consideration. That's why Toyota has become the number one vehicle manufacturer in the world.

[timesfarooq]

This is what they call a TRUE UNBIASED REVIEW

[aaronvandermalle]

I just dumped my 17’ Corolla for a new civic, it’s just so much better, turbo makes driving not so boring, and the handling is just so sublime. Cars last an average of over 11 years now, sure if you want your car to last over 20 years buy a Corolla, but I’m willing to bet the civic will last me 10 years no problem turbo or not. Honda knows how to make an engine, nobody makes more engines than them.

[shahramkhayam]

I pick Toyota because parts are much simpler, cheaper and stronger than Honda. I had both cars and because of that, I became a loyal customer to Toyota for the rest of my life. Toyota and Lexus are the best. Thanks for the informative video.

[wardonobasuki]

I definitely would choose the 2022 Corolla SE sedan with 6MT.

[jorgearvizu]

Amazing review, I would also go for a Corolla, those cars are so reliable you change them beacause they look old not beacause they give you any problem

[bretthansen]

Very good and unbiased review 👍🏻
In 2020 I was in the market for a new daily driver (already have a fun fast car for weekends) and the Corolla and Civic were both at the top of my list for affordable reliable compact sedans.

After testing driving both models in both hatch and sedan body styles i ended up deciding on a 2020 Honda Civic Sport Sedan.

I wanted reliability so I wanted the bulletproof K20C2 Naturally aspirated port injected engine. I was VERY lucky to find the sport sedan with a 6 speed manual transmission (very rare) as well. The sport trim came with retuned shocks, bigger sway bars, 18 inch wheels, different steering rack tune, and different control arms. Handling is excellent compared to the base model LX and I still got the ultra reliable and rare 2.0 NA +6MT combo.

I knew the Corolla would be ultra reliable as well, but the driving dynamics and driver feel were far better to me in the Honda Civic. The other reasons I chose it over the Corolla was rear seat room for passengers and the exterior styling I preferred the Civic. I was not a fan of the civic hatch styling in 2020, it was to goofy looking to me but the sport sedan looked great.

Both of these cars are great choices for anyone wanting reliable cars, just stay away from the 1.5T direct injected engine if you buy the Honda and get the 2.0 NA engine.

I’d also advise getting a manual gearbox over a CVT on both cars for long term reliability, but the 6MT is only available on the new Civics in the hatchback body style as he stated in the video 👍🏻

[timbeierschmitt]

I went with a 22 Civic Sport and I couldn't be happier! Unfortunately totaled my 15 Civic LX a few months back and was considering a 22 Insight Touring. Went with the Sport bc it was 7k less and felt like the safer choice as far as resell value and maintenance over its lifetime. My fiance has a 15 Corolla and it has held up so well thus far, so I was deciding between the 2 for a while. In my mind you really can't go wrong, its all just personal preference. Great video!

[vagabondsteve]

Such a great no nonsense review without the annoying background music, flashy editing, biases, corny jokes, or droning on about quirky features or how many candy bars can fit in the side door panel. Thank you!

[t.soares]

I have a 2019 Civic. Love it. I have to say that I prefer the 2019 design to this conservative design in 2022. I've been contacted by the dealer to see if they could purchase my 2019 if they could get me a good deal on a 2022. The 2019 also has a cupholder in the back by pulling down the center of the seat which the 2022 doesn't have (which is great for my kid). With only 17, 000 km, I don't think I'll be switching.

[ivanlowjones]

My 2016 Civic Touring sedan just hit 76, 000 miles and has been issue free. It's my daily driver for my nearly 70 mile round trip highway work commute so its driven fairly aggressively (70-75 mph). I love it.

[awesomelife]

I actually get an average of 57 mpg in my 2021 Corolla Hybrid which, given current gas prices in the U.S. right now, feels good. It also has a higher reliability score by Consumer Reports. Its sportier design appeals to me more than the Civic’s. My previous car was the 1999 Honda Accord, with 372, 546 miles.

[katsnow]

Great video! Didn't help mom make a choice because she whittled the list down to these two cars! LOL She's walking around the house with a picture of both!

[billyrock]

Total factual review. RARE! And awesome!

[mikecordeiro]

Loved the video. Would of loved to see the Mazda 3 in this comparison video.Hopefullt you could make one in the near future.

[robertblaney]

I would always choose the normally aspirated engine over the small 1.5 liter turbo in the Honda. Turbo engines cost more to repair & will never last as long as normally aspirated engines. That fact alone would make me choose Toyota.

[deanwhite]

I would probably love the Civic. There's no denying that the car was made to impress with its great build quality and reliability. But I consider myself a Toyota guy. I currently drive a 2010 Corolla with 127, 000 miles

[theNorth]

Love this review. So fair and neutral. I ended up going with the corolla.. biggest bang for your buck for sure. Also.. I'm not sure how I feel about the new Honda exterior :/ love the interior though

[briank]

GREAT presentation of the 2 cars ! Very helpful !

[orestino]

Never buy Turbo. I have a 2021 Corolla sedan and I get 42 mpg on the HWY. My only complaint is road noise. The Corolla is less expensive than the Civic. I paid $18, 500 plus tax for mine Edmark Toyota in Idaho.