2013 Honda Civic vs. 2014 Toyota Corolla

Who will be crowned king of the compacts?

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[daejonmoody]

I’m saving cash for a 2013 Honda Civic this will be my first car! Wish me luck y’all

[MikeL]

I test drove both and the Civic just felt a lot better/firmer. It was also more quiet than the Corolla.

[Megatron-slus]

I bought a Honda Civic Sedan LX 2013 and its a great car to drive. It has USB audio, Bluetooth, and rear camera. I researched before buying the car. I have no regrets.

[schxn]

Civic is better. Yes, the Corolla has LED headlights but the Civic is just better.

[aaronrodgers]

Props Toyota for the HUGE improvement, but I still think the Civic wins in this competition. The legroom in the Corolla is a huge plus though...

[oldtwinsna]

I have driven both these cars on long highway drives so listen up if you plan to buy either:  The Corolla has dramatically more rear legroom.  The Civic has significantly better steering feel.  The Civic is considerably quieter on the road and is more buttoned down - meaning that the interior panels are solid.  The Corolla feels cheap inside and rattles going over bumps.  The Corolla has slightly better gas mileage overall.

I'd really suggest you look into the size of the back seat and that in itself could be a deal breaker for the Civic (or not).  Determine the quality of the ride of the Civic being better as it's so much quieter and doesn't feel upset over bumps.

[Accrd]

the civic just looks better! Id much rather buy a civic all year round! ANd I agree, the sentra is a joke, so damn ugly. And I own a 370z!

[LowWageTeacher]

Can't go wrong with both. Have a Corolla Le Eco for a month now. Been very impressed so far. Ride is very comfortable and smooth. I'm getting an average of 39 mpg in real world, which is even better than the advertized 34 mpg.

[northphillykid]

Civic all the way, the dash of the Corolla looks like a piano

[lafete]

Civics have always had that sporty look and feel since 2006
The interior is sick .

[TheSuperMotoHooligan]

Thanks for putting me to sleep AutoGuide...

[futurus]

I agree. The corolla is a much better buy.

[EvanderSmart]

Tons of room, style, and quality inside the Corolla.
A great package, only needing a more powerful engine option

[bernlin]

Nothing quite like admiring 9th gen Honda Civics from the vantage of your own 2013 Civic LX 😄great looking car with a unique dashboard.

[Jillaroo]

I'm probably in the minority here, but I actually think that the Corolla looks better. Considering that it is cheaper and offers more legroom, this would be an easy choice for me.

[joepatroni]

Civic is more of a drivers car. Corolla is blah...

[viyau]

Good Job guys. Two cars I am considering

[AnthonyCioce]

you guys complained about the cvt in the 14 civic and you're complaining about the 5 speed AT.. i don't get it..

[Staymad]

I got the 2014 corolla S in a gun metal grey type color. It does look sexier & the interior is so comfortable, feels like I'm in a waterbed with vivid blue accents & beautiful venter console. It does lack power & was a lettle letdown because I had a 2003 is300 but you can't beat the feeling of freedom & comfort

[QQPP]

Why didn't you guys do the 2014 civic instead?