Honda Civic 1.6L - abt $78K
Honda Civic 1.7L - abt $81K
Altis 1.6L - abt $73K
Altis 1.8L - abt $84K
Design - Civic more sporty
Fuel consumption - Civic uses less petrol. 700ml less per 100KM (According to Motoring Feb04)
Resale - Altis is better cos Toyota.
Engine - both good. Altis is louder but Honda revs better aft 3000rpm & sounds better, pulls effortlessly into the redline...
Suspension - Altis slightly better but feels floaty at higher speeds.
For family comfort, go for Altis, for sporty, enthusiastic driving, go for civic.
