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.
When 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, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. 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 2024 Honda Accord ranges from $26,542 to $31,457 while a used 2024 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $21,995 to $27,989. For a new model, the Honda Accord's price is between $28,389 and $31,460, with the Hyundai ELANTRA priced between $22,531 and $28,639.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 1.9 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 9.3 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 21 out of 43 Best Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an 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 Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front head room. 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 4.64 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Honda Accord has the better rating with a Top Safety Pick+ award compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA’s Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$28,389 - $31,460
Starting MSRP:
$27,895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$26,143
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,700 - $27,895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$22,531 - $28,639
Starting MSRP:
$21,625
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$26,555
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,795 - $45,665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,006
Price Range:
$26,542 - $31,457
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$29,305
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$25,951 - $31,688
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4,349
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,108
# Good or Great Deals:
187
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,763
Price Range:
$21,995 - $27,989
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$28,855
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$19,171 - $47,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8,736
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,402
# Good or Great Deals:
541
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$8,954
Depreciation %:
32.1%
Resale Value $:
$18,941
Residual Value %:
67.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)
37.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)
32.1% - 45.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$7,431
Depreciation %:
34.4%
Resale Value $:
$14,194
Residual Value %:
65.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
31.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
24.4% - 40.1%
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 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 Honda Accord
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
9.5 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
10.1 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 15.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2 - 18.8
Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 13Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
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
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Accord Trim Levels
EX, LX
Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL
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:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.64 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
N/A
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:
Available
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:
Available
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:
99.4 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:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2725 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.1 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:
255/50R17
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