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2023 Honda Civic vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.

Quick read
  • Best EPA combined MPG goes to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid at 47 MPG.
  • Best highway MPG goes to the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid at 43 MPG.
  • Best rollover safety (5 stars) is the 2023 Honda Civic.
Vehicle comparison: EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety, recalls
 
Car 1
2023 Honda Civic
Car 2
2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Engine & efficiency

Cylinders44
Displacement1.5L1.8L
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline

EPA fuel economy

City MPG3150
Highway MPG3843
Combined MPG3447
Annual fuel cost (EPA)$2000$1450
CO2 tailpipe260g/mi186g/mi

NHTSA safety ratings

Overall5/ 55/ 5
Frontal crash4/ 55/ 5
Side crash5/ 55/ 5
Rollover5/ 54/ 5
Stability controlStandardStandard

Recalls, complaints, investigations

Recalls (NHTSA)42
Complaints filed2520
Open investigations20
2023 Honda Civic recalls
  1. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
    Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
  2. STEERING:RACK AND PINION
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
  3. STEERING
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
  4. + 1 more on file at NHTSA.
2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid recalls
  1. STEERING
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
  2. SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner.

Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.

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