Let’s Debate This: Fuel Consumption Between a Honda and Toyota Vehicle

• Honda and Toyota vehicles are always in the same vehicle category.
• These vehicle brands share a lot in common from their features down to their specifications.
• But, do they consume fuel at the same level?

Honda and Toyota are the two leading Japanese Auto manufacturers you’ll find in Nigeria. However, not just in Nigeria, their dominance in the middle-class automobile category across the globe abounds. Those who cannot find a Toyota quickly go after the Honda version of the vehicle, and vice versa. What does that tell you? Honda and Toyota vehicles are seen as almost the same by car buyers.

These vehicles share a lot of similarities across their different models. That’s why it’s so easy to see someone go for the Honda Accord when they cannot afford the Toyota Camry. For each Toyota vehicle, there’s a Honda vehicle that falls within its category. 

Despite all of this, do Toyota and Honda share the same fuel consumption level? That’s what we will be diving into in this article, and to aid our analysis of the fuel consumption level in Toyotas vs. that of Hondas, we will be using their vehicles that are popularly driven in Nigeria as a case study.

The Toyota Corolla Vs. Honda Civic: Fuel Consumption Comparison

The Corolla and Civic fall within the same compact sedan category. The Honda Civic is available with two powertrain options. The entry-level configuration is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder that produces 158 horsepower. The upgraded option is a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine that makes 180 horsepower. Both versions come with front-wheel drive and a slick automatic transmission.

The Toyota Corolla, on the other hand, has a single non-hybrid powertrain available. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder produces 169 horsepower. While this beats out the base engine of the Honda Civic, it loses out to the turbocharged version. The Honda Civic is also more fun to drive with its sporty suspension and dynamic handling. There’s a reason, after all, that more gearheads turn the Honda Civic into their dream vehicle.

The Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord: Fuel Consumption Comparison

The Honda Accord and Toyota Camry belong in the same category of mid-size sedans. The Camry boasts more standard horsepower than the Accord but has worse fuel economy numbers and less interior space for your passengers and cargo. The Honda Accord gets 192 horsepower with its standard turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder and earns an EPA-estimated 30/38/33 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 The Toyota Camry makes 203 horsepower with its 2.5-litre four-cylinder, but only scores an EPA-estimated 28/39/32 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).

The 2023 Honda Accord boasts 105.6 cubic feet of passenger room and 16.7 cubes of space in the trunk. The 2023 Toyota Camry, on the other hand, has just 100.4 cubes of passenger room and 15.1 cubic feet of storage space in the trunk. Whether you’re looking to haul people comfortably or stuff the trunk full during a cross-country trip, the Honda Accord is a better option for you and yours.

The Toyota RAV4 vs. the Honda CR-V: Fuel Consumption Level

The Honda vehicle is ahead in this matchup out of the gate, boasting more standard features. Every model has a snow driving mode and hill descent control, which are not standard on the Toyota RAV4. The Honda CR-V also enjoys more passenger space.

The Honda CR-V is new for the 2023 model year, whereas the 2023 Toyota RAV4 is still a fifth-generation model. The difference is felt in the interior, which is more upscale in the Honda vehicle. While both SUVs can carry you and your friends around town in comfort, the Honda car offers more standard amenities, such as dual-zone climate control (compared to manual single-zone A/C in the Toyota RAV4). However, the RAV4 gets a better fuel consumption level than the CR-V.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid: Fuel Consumption Level

Both Honda and Toyota offer several vehicles with hybrid powertrains. There are more Toyota hybrids available in part because the company has been making them for longer. We’ll examine how the Toyota RAV4 hybrid models compare to the Honda CR-V hybrid option. The Honda CR-V hybrid uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, a lithium-ion battery, and a pair of electric motors to produce 204 horsepower. This hybrid Honda SUV can tow up to 1,000 pounds when properly equipped.

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The Toyota RAV4 is available as a mild or plug-in hybrid. The mild-hybrid version gets 219 horsepower, while the plug-in hybrid gets 302. It’s worth noting that the entry-level version of the plug-in Toyota RAV4 Prime costs thousands more than the entry-level model of the Honda CR-V hybrid. While the Toyota hybrid has more power, the Honda SUV offers better value to drivers.

The Toyota Vs. Honda Fuel Consumption Efficiency

In terms of overall fuel efficiency, Toyota vehicles get a slightly better fuel economy level compared to Honda vehicles. This does not mean that Honda vehicle’s fuel consumption level is at an all-time low. No. The difference between it and the Toyota models is usually a small amount.