Drag race: Toyota GR Corolla vs Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai i30 N vs Cupra Leon VZx
Which of these four hot hatches is the quickest in a straight line? We lined them up to find out.
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Honda Civic reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
Read the 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV L
Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
200 to 418 km
43L - 50L
168 to 475 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$44,986 - $70,605
$32,110 - $76,427
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CarExpert's Take
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional build quality
- Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
- Comfortable, quiet ride
Misses
- High price of entry
- Basic amenities
- Small touchscreen
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious (as a sedan)
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Potential supply constraints
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
Comparison
Reviews
Very Good
2025 Honda Civic review
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
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Andrew Maclean
Excellent
2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid review
The cheapest Corolla Hybrid makes a lot of sense as a sedan, even if it's not the most inspiring choice. It just does everything so well.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | 1618 - 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 1.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 235kW | 103kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 2600 | 3250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 89.7 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
