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Originally Posted by samirsarkar  The rear seats of the Corolla are better than that of the Merc C-class in terms of comfort and leg space....one can simply fall asleep on them. The front driver seat has height adjustment and lumbar support (lumbar support is sadly missing in the Civic) which is a boon for me because of my bad back. It is very easy to get into a good driving position as the seats are nicely placed and very comfortable and we do not sit so low (as in the Civic) either.
The wipers have three variable intermittent settings which is a boon in the rains when the intensity varies often (a feature again absent in the Civic). |
It is actually an odious comparison. The Civic was designed to be as un-Corolla-esque and if Honda were to be believed, as un-Honda and un-Civic like as possible. It, like the other new cars in the stable, was designed to appeal to a younger market (primarily in the US) which sees Corollas and (old) Civics as 'Dad's' cars. The new Civic is a favourite of sorts amongst students! not executives. That explains the bold new look, a low seating position as well as the absence of higher comfort features.
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Originally Posted by samirsarkar I use the AC almost all the time and after 1000 kms, I have always got a mileage of 11-11.5 kmpl with 75% city and 25% highway driving which is excellent by any standard as it is a 1.8 litre engine. |
As is apparent, if there is one thing in your review that stands out, it is the FE figures. This is fantastic for a 1.8litre engine. Toyota does not seem to lay any claims to being the most efficient in its class. Is there something special about your driving style? Do you consciously stay under 3000rpm most of the time?