2025 Honda Civic vs. 2025 Hyundai Elantra Review

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2025 Honda
Civic

MSRP*: $24,250 to $26,250
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2025 Hyundai
Elantra

MSRP*: $22,125 to $28,975
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MPG - City 31 - 32 MPG 28 - 32 MPG
MPG - Hwy 39 - 41 MPG 35 - 41 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 150-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 150 hp 147 - 201 hp
Exterior Length 184.8 in 184.1 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 39.3 in
Rear 37.1 in
Front 38.7 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will feel a little more squished in the Honda Civic than in the Hyundai Elantra, due to the Honda Civic's smaller rear head- and legroom. Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Honda Civic, drivers may find the Hyundai Elantra a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Civic as you will with the Hyundai Elantra, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Civic will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Elantra.

Dimensions
The Honda Civic is a little narrower than the Hyundai Elantra, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Honda Civic takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Elantra.

Handling
The Honda Civic has about the same turning radius as the Hyundai Elantra, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra do an equal job of transmitting their engine's power to their wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra.