Honda Accord vs. Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord and Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid 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 Hybrid.
When we compare the Honda Accord's and the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid 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 fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid is a better car than the Honda Accord.
Pricing: A used 2025 Honda Accord ranges from $25,900 to $32,161 while a used 2025 Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid is priced between $22,460 to $31,175. For a new model, the Honda Accord's price is between $28,869 and $32,165, with the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid priced between $25,130 and $31,814.
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 Hybrid loses 43.2 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 8.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The ELANTRA Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 54 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 638 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Accord. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid, a hybrid 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 Hybrid are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Accord and the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
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:
25130 - 31814
Starting MSRP:
25530
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
28363
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
23825 - 33375
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:
26146
Price Range:
22460 - 31175
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
31023
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
26146 - 38322
# 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
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)
0.43738499
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.35336067 - 0.49749174
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
13.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
10.4 - 15.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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:
2.396543714317561
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.4 - 18.4
Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
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1 out of / 7Ranking
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1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
10 out of / 13Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
13 out of / 25Ranking
18 out of / 25Ranking
22 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Honda Accord Trim Levels
LX, SE
Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid Trim Levels
Blue, Limited, 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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:
139 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 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:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
51 / 58 / 54
Range (city/hwy):
561 / 638 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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:
Standard
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:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
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:
2965 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
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
Medium Gray
