Civic Rebirth UG vs. Corolla Altis 1.6 (2016-17) – Need Advice from Owners!

[azeem.arslan]

Deal all As salam ulaikum. I need everypnes opnion especially whoever has kept both civic rebirth and altis 1.6 2016-2017 pre facelift model. I am faced with a dilemma of chpsing one car. Due to my nudget being 43-44 lac max. I have options of two mint condition rebirth one is 2013 model UG 50k km genuine mileage as I have inspected it and also verified maintenance records from Honda dealership so no possinility of meter tampering also condition speaks for irself. And other is 2015 kodel but 75k km driven. Both are finalising around 40 Lac Isb number. Othrr hand the mint xondition 1.6 altis 2016-2017 models mpstly price finalidsing around 43-43 minimum. Now my use is mostly inside islamabad with twice or thrice a year travel to lahore. Rural drive is very less and rare. I want you all to suggest which is better how much is maintenance diffwrence? Fuel average? Comfort plus practicality? On one hand i get civic

Civic Rebirth UG vs. Corolla Altis 1.6 (2016-17) – Need Advice from Owners!

Dear all, As-Salam-u-Alaikum,

I need everyone's opinion, especially from those who have owned both the Civic Rebirth (2012-2015) UG and Corolla Altis 1.6 (2016-2017 pre-facelift model). I’m currently facing a dilemma in choosing between these two cars due to my budget of 43-44 lac max.

My Available Options:
Civic Rebirth UG

2013 Model – 50k km genuine mileage, verified via Honda dealership records, excellent condition. Finalizing at 40 lac (Islamabad registered).
2015 Model – 75k km driven, also well-maintained, around the same price.
Corolla Altis 1.6 (2016-17 pre-facelift model)

Mint condition options mostly finalizing between 43-44 lac.

My Usage:
Mostly within Islamabad.
Occasional long trips to Lahore (2-3 times a year).
Very minimal rural driving.
My Concerns & Questions:
Which car is better in terms of maintenance costs and reliability?
Fuel average comparison (real-world figures)?
Comfort and driving experience—especially for long trips?
Which is more practical in the long run for resale value?
I know Civic UG offers more luxury, but is the Altis 1.6 more practical overall despite missing some features of the Grande?
Given that I’m not an expert in distinguishing drive differences, would I regret choosing one over the other?
Would really appreciate input from actual owners of both cars who can share their experiences!

Looking forward to your valuable opinions. JazakAllah!

[pwuser164163568474]

I would say rebirth over the altis in terms of drive feel. My daily driver is a 2019 Altis and the facelift changed a lot in the car, if we were to compare the facelift to the rebirth it would have been a clear winner for the Altis. The pre facelift Altis has a very bouncy floaty nature which makes handling and high speed driving rather compromised, this was fixed very well in the facelift.

A corolla excels in driving under rough road conditions in comparison and avoiding scraping from speed bumps, something I suppose you may not experience that much in Islamabad. Parts are cheaper and fuel average is a little better than the rebirth in city, practically same for long. Comfort wise, if you have back/knee issues then getting in and out of the civic may bring discomfort. Corolla would also be better in terms of resale. Drive wise comfort would go to civic.

I'm hoping these pointers help you sort out your dilemma. I personally would choose the rebirth if the roads you mainly travel on are well maintained

[azeem.arslan]

Thankyou. You pointed out rebirth seats are not good for back and leg confort. I thought ut was the other way round. Arent rebitth seats softer and more aligned with our back?

[pwuser164163568474]

I'm sorry, I must have been vague with my response. The seats are not the issue, but rather the fact that they are very low, or rather the whole car is very low. This makes getting in and out a little more cumbersome and makes scraping of the underbody an issue with a full car and badly designed speed breakers. Seats are fine for both!