Head-to-head
2025 Honda Civic vs 2025 Hyundai Elantra
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 94.1 to 87.6, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Hyundai Elantra is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
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2025 Honda Civic
The 2025 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Civic 4Dr, is EPA-ra…
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The 2025 Hyundai Elantra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Elantra Hybrid B…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Honda Civic
Clear winThe Honda Civic wins clearly, 94.1 to 87.6, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Hyundai Elantra is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
Tech & comfort 2025 Honda Civic leads by 39.2
Fuel & range 2025 Hyundai Elantra leads by 8
Safety 2025 Hyundai Elantra leads by 2
| Category · weight | 2025 Hyundai Elantraoverall 87.6 | 2025 Honda Civicoverall 94.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 92 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 87.9 | 85.9 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 97.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 98.8 | 99.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 60.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 87.6 | 94.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Elantra: base trim SE FWD · Honda Civic: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Honda Civic wins
- It lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 20.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (37 points against 22.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 78).
Where the 2025 Hyundai Elantra answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (34 against 105 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 54 combined against 49 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,125 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,999 cc | 1,993 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 133 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.892 | 3.941 |
| Transmission type | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — |
| Overall height | 55.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 14.2 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 114 cu-ft | 99 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.6 in | 39.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | 37.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38 in | 37.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,868 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,725 lbs | 2,877 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,858 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.7 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 279 mm | 282 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical Cable | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 262 mm | 259 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 15 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 6 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 195/65R15 | 215/55R16 93H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 12.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 in | 56 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
164 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA - camera only) w/ Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCA) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Rearview camera w/ dynamic guidelines | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) & High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Rear Outboard Passenger's Side Airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | — | std |
| Blind Spot Information System (BSI) | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Child-Proof Rear Door Locks | — | std |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | — | std |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | — | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | — | std |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | — | std |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning & Rear Occupant Alert | std | — |
| Seat-Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | — | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (SRS) | std | std |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Front Side Airbags | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | std |
| Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor | std | std |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with Voice Recognition | std | — |
| 160-watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | — | std |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | — | std |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter | — | std |
| 8-inch Display Audio system with 6 speakers, High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | std | — |
| Alexa Built-In | — | std |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | — | std |
| Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | — | std |
| Dual USB ports (1 USB charge + data, 1 USB-C charge) | std | — |
| HondaLink® | — | std |
| In-glass AM/FM antenna | std | — |
| Radio Data System (RDS) | — | std |
| Speed-sensitive automatic volume control | std | — |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) | — | std |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x2) - Front Seats | — | std |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | — | std |
| 12-volt Outlet (below HVAC controls) | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | — | std |
| Cruise Control | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold | — | std |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | — | std |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | — | std |
| Power Door Locks | — | std |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows | — | std |
| Power Windows with Driver's auto-down, illuminated power window switches | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Climate Control System | — | std |
| Manual Air Conditioning | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-way Driver's adjustable Bucket | std | — |
| 1-piece bench folding rear seatback with fixed center headrest and outer headrests | std | — |
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | — | std |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Premium cloth seating surfaces | std | — |
| Seat folding release in trunk | std | — |
| Seating capacity: 5 | std | — |
Interior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch color (TFT-LCD) | std | — |
| Cargo Area Light | — | std |
| Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment | — | std |
| Door scuff: Step Plate (plastic) | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | — | std |
| Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.3 / 37.1 | — | std |
| Hiproom (in.) (front/rear): 54.3 / 48.9 | — | std |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | — | std |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3 / 37.4 | — | std |
| Map Lights | — | std |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 99.0 | — | std |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.0 / 56.0 | — | std |
| Sliding Sunvisors | — | std |
| Steering wheel: Urethane | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | — | std |
| Inside Rearview Mirror – Manual Day/Night | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic steering column | std | — |
| Floor Mats | opt | std |
| Trip Computer (Distance to Empty, Average Fuel Consumption, Average Vehicle Speed, Elapsed time) | std | — |
Exterior27 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual LED Projector Headlights | std | — |
| 15 x 6.0J Alloy wheels | std | — |
| All-Season Tires: 215/55R16 93H / 235/40R18 91W | — | std |
| Bulb Rear Tail Lights | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire: T125/80D16 97M / T125/85R16 99M | — | std |
| Curb Weight (lbs.): 2,877 / 2,935 / 3,208 / 3,252 | — | std |
| Dual Power, Two-Tone outside mirrors (Body color top + Black bottom) | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | — | std |
| Grille: Black | std | — |
| Height (in.): 55.7 | — | std |
| LED Brake, Side Marker and Taillights | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off | — | std |
| Length (in.): 184.8 | — | std |
| Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | — | std |
| Track (in.) (front/rear): 60.9/62.0 / 60.5/61.6 | — | std |
| Two-Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 61/39 / 64/36 | — | std |
| Wheelbase (in.): 107.7 | — | std |
| Wheels: 16 in with Full Covers / 18 in Gloss Black Alloys / 18 in Alloys with Matte Shark Gray Inserts | — | std |
| Width (in.): 70.9 | — | std |
| Window Belt Moldings: Black | std | — |
| Automatic Headlamp Control | std | — |
| Rear Seat Heater Ducts and Rear Window Defroster | std | — |
| Solar Glass | std | — |
| Compact Spar Tire T125/80D15×4T | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain23 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (147 HP @ 6200, 132 lb-ft @ 4500) | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 81 × 96.7 | — | std |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30 / LEV4-SULEV30 | — | std |
| Compression Ratio: 13:1 / 13.9:1 | — | std |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | — | std |
| Direct Fuel Injection | — | std |
| Displacement (cc): 1,993 | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select: Normal / Sport / Smart | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 2-Mode Econ/Normal / 3-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport / 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual | — | std |
| Eco Assist™ System | — | std |
| Engine Type: Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 12.4 / 10.6 | — | std |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 150 @ 6,400 / 141 @ 6,000 | — | std |
| Idle-Stop | — | std |
| Idle, Stop & Go | std | — |
| MPG Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined): 32/41/36 / 31/39/34 / 50/47/49 | — | std |
| Ratio Range: 2.526 ~ 0.408 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.805 | — | std |
| Redline (rpm): 6,700 / 6,250 | — | std |
| Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded | — | std |
| Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm): 133 @ 4,000-5,000 / 134 @ 4,500 | — | std |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | — | std |
| Valve Train: 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | std |
Chassis13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Front brakes: Ventilated Disc 11.0" | std | — |
| Front suspension: MacPherson Strut | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | — | std |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Parking Brake Type: Hand lever / Mechanical Cable | std | — |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) (front/rear): 11.1 / 10.2 | — | std |
| Rear suspension: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 26.5 x 4.5 (tubular) / 17.0 (solid) / 17.5 (solid) | — | std |
| Steering Ratio: 11.3:1 / 11.5:1 | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.30 / 2.20 | — | std |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 36.1 / 38.1 | — | std |
| Variable Ratio Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 14.8 | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Elantra
Safety Signal 78 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 34 · 4 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (10), Lane Departure (10), Engine (5)
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
Honda Civic
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 105 · 11 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Steering (42), Forward Collision Avoidance (22), Fuel/Propulsion System (15)
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles
- high Steering 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Honda CivicLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22,125 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $22,125 – $35,850 10 trims | — 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Civic 4Dr |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 54 | 49 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra or the 2025 Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic wins clearly, 94.1 to 87.6, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Hyundai Elantra is ahead on fuel & range and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Honda Civic scores 94.1 and the 2025 Hyundai Elantra 87.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra or the 2025 Honda Civic?
2025 Hyundai Elantra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. 2025 Honda Civic: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Hyundai Elantra and the 2025 Honda Civic?
Where the 2025 Honda Civic wins: it lists 29 standard driver-assist features against 20, lists more comfort and tech equipment (37 points against 22.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 85 against 78). Where the 2025 Hyundai Elantra answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (34 against 105 filed with NHTSA) and is rated 54 combined against 49 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.