Compare the2023 Honda Civic Type RVS 2023 Toyota GR Corolla

Using vehicle speed sensors and seat sensors, smart airbags in the Civic Type R deploy with different levels of force or don’t deploy at all to help better protect passengers of all sizes in different collisions. The Civic Type R’s side airbags will shut off if a child is leaning against the door. The GR Corolla’s side airbags don’t have smart features and will always deploy full force.

Both the Civic Type R and the GR Corolla have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and rear cross-path warning.

The Civic Type R’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 15 more horsepower (315 vs. 300) and 37 lbs.-ft. more torque (310 vs. 273) than the GR Corolla’s standard 1.6 turbo 3-cylinder. The Civic Type R’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 15 more horsepower (315 vs. 300) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (310 vs. 295) than the GR Corolla Morizo Edition’s standard 1.6 turbo 3-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the Civic Type R gets better fuel mileage than the GR Corolla 1.6 turbo 3-cylinder (22 city/28 hwy vs. 21 city/28 hwy).

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Honda Civic Type R uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended for maximum performance). The GR Corolla requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Civic Type R has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The GR Corolla doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Civic Type R’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The GR Corolla doesn’t offer launch control.

For better traction, the Civic Type R has larger tires than the GR Corolla (265/30R19 vs. 235/40R18). The Civic Type R’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GR Corolla (265/30R19 vs. 245/40R18).

The Civic Type R’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GR Corolla’s 40 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Civic Type R has standard 19-inch wheels. Only 18-inch wheels are available on the GR Corolla.

The Civic Type R offers an available space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the GR Corolla; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Civic Type R has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The GR Corolla’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Civic Type R’s wheelbase is 3.8 inches longer than on the GR Corolla (107.7 inches vs. 103.9 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Civic Type R is 1.4 inches wider in the front and .3 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the GR Corolla.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Civic Type R a Large car, while the GR Corolla is rated a Compact.

The Civic Type R has 14.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the GR Corolla (99 vs. 84.6).

The Civic Type R has .9 inches more front headroom, .3 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more front hip room, 3.1 inches more front shoulder room, 7.5 inches more rear legroom, 3.4 inches more rear hip room and 1.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the GR Corolla.

The Civic Type R has a much larger trunk than the GR Corolla with its rear seat up (24.5 vs. 17.8 cubic feet).

The Civic Type R’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The GR Corolla Morizo Edition doesn’t offer folding rear seats.

The Civic Type R’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The GR Corolla has a lever-type parking brake that has to be strenuously raised to engage properly. It has to be lifted up more and a button depressed to release it.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Civic Type R has a standard rear wiper. The GR Corolla MORIZO Edition doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The Civic Type R has a standard center folding armrest for the driver and front passenger. A center armrest helps combat driver fatigue. The GR Corolla doesn’t offer a front seat center armrest.

The Civic Type R’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The GR Corolla doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Honda Civic Type R has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) for the front seat. Wireless charging costs extra on the GR Corolla.

The Civic Type R was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2 of the last 5 years. The GR Corolla has never been a Car and Driver “Top Ten” pick.

The Civic Type R was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine’s “All Stars” in 2018. The GR Corolla has never been an “All Star.”