15 Difference Between Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra

1. While the Civic offers only 3 years or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and 5 years or 60,000 miles of powertrain protection, the Elantra boasts 5 years or 60,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and a whopping 10 years or 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage.  2. These two match up very closely on price ($24,995 for the Civic Si on summer tires, $25,985 for the Elantra Sport with Premium Package) and on the spec sheet. 3. The Elantra Sport does offer a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic as a $1,100 option, but the Civic Si is only offered with the aforementioned six-speed manual. 4. Fuel Economy: If you’re looking to go green, then the 2017 Honda Civic is the car to buy. That’s because it boasts fuel economy ratings of 8.5 L/100km in the city and 6.0 L/100km along the highway, whereas the 2017 Hyundai Elantra musters only 9.1 L/100km in urban areas and 6.6 L/100km on the open road.  5. The Honda Civic is a stalwart among small sedans. Redesigned for 2016, it has a stiff new body, efficient new engines, and lots of safety technology.  6. The 2017 Honda Civic LX uses an efficient four-cylinder engine to deliver 158 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque. The 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE puts out 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque from a four-cylinder engine. 7. Despite both being classified as small sedans, the 2017 Honda Civic has a more spacious interior than the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. With more front head room, hip room, leg room, and shoulder room, you and your passengers can be assured a comfortable ride.  8. 2017 Honda Civic: Multi-Angle Rearview Camera: 2017 Hyundai Elantra: Rearview camera (not standard) 9. If you're interested in specifics, the Elantra starts at $18,000 with shipping, while the Civic is $19,600.  10. The Civic Si is the sharper performer of the two, though the Elantra Sport is no slouch in that department. The Hyundai just lacks some of the sharpness of the Honda — it needs better steering and a more aggressive throttle setup to really compete in the performance categories. 11. The 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE starts around $18,000. It has cruise control; air conditioning; 15-inch wheels; a six-way adjustable driver seat; and a six-speaker audio system.  12. The Civic is a clear winner 13. 2017 Honda Civic: LED Daytime Running Lights 2017 Hyundai Elantra: LED Daytime Running Lights (not standard)