2019 Honda Civic vs. 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Honda Civic and 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Honda Civic and the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA.
In comparing the 2019 Honda Civic's and the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Honda Civic and 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Honda Civic's and the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA.
Pricing: A used 2019 Honda Civic ranges from $15,499 to $24,096 while a used 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $10,995 to $19,294.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Honda Civic loses 23.5 percent of its value and the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Honda Civic retains 9.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 5 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 21 out of 43.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 147 horsepower. Both the Civic and the ELANTRA are rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 446 and 504 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2019 Honda Civic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Honda Civic has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.64 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$21,340
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$14,795 - $40,395
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$21,340
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$14,795 - $40,395
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,870
Price Range:
$15,499 - $24,096
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$19,292
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$11,224 - $33,439
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,094
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,423
# Good or Great Deals:
282
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,346
Price Range:
$10,995 - $19,294
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$19,292
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$11,224 - $33,439
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
640
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,677
# Good or Great Deals:
240
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
4.1 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
41.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
4.1 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.5 - 15.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.5 - 15.5
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 6Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
2019 Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels
Eco, Limited, SE, SEL, Sport, Value Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.64 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
310 / 446 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
14.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2742 lbs
Width:
70.8 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2972 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
181.9 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black
Gray
Galactic Gray / Machine Gray
Silver
Symphony Silver
White
Quartz White Pearl
Blue
Lakeside Blue
Red
Scarlet Red
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
