Even though Dubai is often seen by many as a land of excess, not everyone drives around in a Rolls-Royce or a Lamborghini. In fact, it is the mainstay brands like Toyota, Nissan, Honda, etc. that draw in the maximum number of buyers looking for cars for sale in Dubai at an affordable price.
Let us say you are in the market for a new compact family sedan. For a car that is both reliable and won’t rattle you with unnecessary repair bills or maintenance issues, then you must check out the new Honda Civic 2024 and new Toyota Corolla 2024. The 2024 Honda Civic as well as the 2024 Toyota Corolla are both officially sold in the UAE by the Al-Futtaim Group.
Speaking about their reliability, J.D. Power awarded the new Honda Civic 82/100, while the new Toyota Corolla scored an unremarkable 76/100. While its J.D. Power reliability score might not seem as impressive as that of the Honda Civic, the chances of a Toyota Corolla breaking down are almost negligible.
Price
The starting price of the new Honda Civic 2024 in the UAE is AED 127,900, which gets you the 1.5L Civic Sport trim. Then there is the new Honda Civic Type R 2024, which starts from AED 204,999. Prices for the new Toyota Corolla 2024 is AED 74,900 for the entry-level 1.6L XLI, with the 1.6L GLI costing AED 81,900. As for the new Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2024, the 1.8L XLI trim costs AED 87,900.
Specifications
The Honda Civic 2024 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that develops 180 hp and 240 Nm of torque. It drives the front wheels via a CVT gearbox, which translates into a 0-100 km/h time of under 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h. Meanwhile, the 315-horsepower Honda Civic Type R gets from naught to 100 km/h in a little over 5 seconds and has a top whack of 270 km/h.
As for the Toyota Corolla 2024, it is propelled by a 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder that makes 121 hp and 154 Nm of torque. The Toyota Corolla 1.6 is also offered with a continuously variable transmission (like the Honda Civic), but geared more towards efficiency rather than spirited performance. Finally, there is the Corolla 1.8 Hybrid, promising even better frugality at the cost of lethargy.
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Specifications |
Honda Civic 1.5T |
Honda Civic Type R |
Toyota Corolla |
Toyota Corolla Hybrid |
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Engine |
1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol |
2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol |
1.6-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol |
1.8-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol hybrid |
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Horsepower |
180 hp at 6,000 RPM |
315 hp at 6,500 RPM |
121 hp at 6,000 RPM |
121 hp at 6,000 RPM |
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Torque |
240 Nm at 4,500 RPM |
420 Nm at 2,600–4,000 RPM |
154 Nm at 5,200 RPM |
142 Nm |
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Transmission |
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
6-speed manual |
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
e-CVT (Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission) |
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Fuel consumption |
15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km) |
10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km) |
17.7–18.2 km/L (5.6–5.4 L/100 km) |
27.6 km/L (3.6 L/100 km) |
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Fuel tank |
46 liters |
46 liters |
50 liters |
43 liters |
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Top speed |
210 km/h |
270 km/h |
190 km/h |
180 km/h |
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0-100 km/h |
9.3 seconds |
5.4 seconds |
11 seconds |
11 seconds |
(2024 Honda Civic and 2024 Toyota Corolla specifications shown for reference)
Features
Features of the new Honda Civic 2024:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Decklid spoiler
- Remote engine start
- Paddle shift
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 7-inch touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Weblink
- 8-speaker audio system
- Sport pedals
- Active Noise Cancellation
Features of the new Toyota Corolla 2024:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Front & rear fog lamps
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- 60:40 split rear seats
- 6-speaker audio system
- Automatic climate control with rear vents
- 8-inch multimedia display with voice input
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Cruise control
- Powered door mirrors
Safety equipment
The safety equipment found on the new Honda Civic 2024 include:
- Adaptive cruise control with Low-Speed Following
- Multi-Angle rearview camera
- Honda LaneWatch
- Head-On Collision Warning & Pedestrian Detection
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Lane Keeping Assist with Road Departure Mitigation
- Agile Handling Assist
- Walk Away Auto Lock
- Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold
- 6 airbags
Meanwhile, the safety features of the new Toyota Corolla 2024 include:
- Hill-Start Assist Control
- Rear parking sensors with a rearview camera
- ISOFIX anchors
- Tire Pressure Warning System
- Vehicle Stability Control
- ABS with EBD
- 4 airbags
- Anti-Theft with Immobilizer
- Fire extinguisher
- Front & rear three-point seatbelts
Exterior
The exterior design of these two cars is quite different from each other. The designers of the Toyota Corolla have played it safe, with a styling that will be inoffensive to most, though not exactly titillating to look at. On the flip side, the confident and elegantly sporty design of the 2024 Honda Civic makes this sedan far more memorable. However, it is the Corolla that has the bigger boot.
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Specifications |
2024 Honda Civic |
2024 Toyota Corolla |
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Length |
4,677 mm |
4,630 mm |
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Width |
1,802 mm |
1,780 mm |
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Height |
1,415 mm |
1,435 mm |
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Wheelbase |
2,735 mm |
2,700 mm |
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Curb weight |
1,362 kg (appx.) |
1,425 kg (appx.) |
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Boot space |
427 liters |
471 liters |
(2024 Honda Civic and 2024 Toyota Corolla dimensions)
Interior
As was the case with its exterior, it is the Honda Civic that impresses with its suave interior design and quality finish. Its cabin feels more premium, and the Civic’s interior also exudes a sense of modernity and finesse that justifiably matches its lofty price tag. Meanwhile, the Toyota Corolla’s cabin feels solid, offers some modern features, and is decently spacious.
Conclusion
Both cars offer predictable mechanical longevity, practical cabins with the most basic features covered, and automatic transmissions as standard. However, the new car price gap between these two sedans is significant. If you value fuel economy, a more capacious boot & cabin, plus your budget is limited, the Toyota Corolla 2024 will be the way to go.
The Honda Civic 2024 is stylish, drives well, offers plenty of the latest safety tech, and delivers decent fuel economy – all without sacrificing too much practicality. Alternatively, you could buy a used Honda Civic or a secondhand Toyota Corolla for cheaper. There are plenty of used cars in Dubai that cost way less than a fully-loaded Civic on YallaMotor.
