Honda Accord vs. Hyundai ELANTRA

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord and 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 Honda Accord and the Hyundai ELANTRA.

In comparing the Honda Accord's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Pricing: A used 2025 Honda Accord ranges from $25,900 to $32,161 while a used 2025 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $19,455 to $26,949. For a new model, the Honda Accord's price is between $28,869 and $32,165, with the Hyundai ELANTRA priced between $22,559 and $28,651.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord loses 34.9 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 40.6 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord is 8.9 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 5 out of 31 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord is 8.0 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 147 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room. The Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Honda Accord and Hyundai ELANTRA are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Accord has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.81 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

28869 - 32165

Starting MSRP:

28295

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

26816

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

24700 - 28295

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

22559 - 28651

Starting MSRP:

22025

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

29180

Price Range:

25900 - 32161

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

27493

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

25110 - 29237

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22661

Price Range:

19455 - 26949

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

9998

Depreciation %:

0.35336067

Resale Value $:

18297

Residual Value %:

0.64663933

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

0.43738499

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

0.35336067 - 0.49749174

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

9115

Depreciation %:

0.41384261

Resale Value $:

12910

Residual Value %:

0.58615739

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

Honda Accord Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.8 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

7.8 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.303

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.09



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

7.286817810596608

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.6 - 7.3

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.4832701543182303

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Honda Accord Rankings

Best Family Midsize Cars

1 / 11

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

1 / 11

Best Midsize Cars

1 / 11

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 11

Safest Midsize Cars

1 / 11

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 7

Best Midsize Cars for Teens

1 / 2

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 11

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

2 / 6

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

3 / 11

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

3 / 11

Most Reliable Midsize Cars Under $30k

3 / 7

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

5 / 11

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

6 / 6

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 11

Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings

Best Small Cars for Tall People

1 / 31

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 31

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

2 / 31

Best Family Small Cars

3 / 31

Most Affordable Small Cars

3 / 21

Best Small Cars Under $25k

3 / 10

Safest Small Cars

4 / 31

Best Small Cars for Teens

4 / 7

Best Small Cars

5 / 31

Most Comfortable Small Cars

5 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

7 / 10

Best Small Cars for the Money

9 / 21

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 31

Most Reliable Small Cars

18 / 31

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

21 / 31

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda Accord Trim Levels

LX, SE

Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels

Limited, N Line, SE, SEL Convenience, SEL Sport

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.81 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

192 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


29 / 37 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

429 / 548 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

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

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

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

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Cargo Space:

16.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

105.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

14.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

113.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3239 lbs

Width:

73.3 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

195.7 inches

Wheelbase:

111.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2725 lbs

Width:

71.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

185.4 inches

Wheelbase:

107.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Gray

Meteorite Gray Metallic

Red

Radiant Red Metallic

Silver

Solar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Abyss Black Pearl

Gray

Amazon Gray Pearl / Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Fluid Metal Metallic

Red

Ultimate Red Pearl

Silver

Not available

White

Serenity White Pearl

Blue

Intense Blue Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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