Honda Civic Si vs. Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic Si and Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec 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 Civic Si and the Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec.

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Civic Si ranges from $20,559 to $28,517 while a used 2020 Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec is priced between $15,632 to $23,990.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic Si loses 23.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec loses 28.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic Si retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.4 out of 10 while the Hyundai VELOSTER's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 1 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai VELOSTER being ranked 9 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 9.1 out of 10. For the Hyundai VELOSTER the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai VELOSTER.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic Si’s base engine makes 205 horsepower, and the Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec base engine makes 201 horsepower. The Si is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The Turbo R-Spec is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. This gives the Honda Civic Si the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec. The Si uses premium unleaded, and the Turbo R-Spec uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda Civic Si has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic Si and the Hyundai VELOSTER Turbo R-Spec have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.