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Honda Civic Sport vs. Hyundai ELANTRA N Line

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

Honda Civic Sport vs. Hyundai ELANTRA N Line Pricing

A used 2023 Honda Civic Sport ranges from $25,729 to $31,077 while a used 2023 Hyundai ELANTRA N Line is priced between $25,057 to $29,997. For a new model, the Honda Civic Sport's price is between $25,805 and $27,343, with the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line priced between $27,831 and $29,672.

Honda Civic Sport vs. Hyundai ELANTRA N Line Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic Sport loses 30.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic Sport retains 10.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line.

Honda Civic Sport vs. Hyundai ELANTRA N Line 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 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 3 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 12 out of 26. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Honda Civic is ranked 5 and the Hyundai ELANTRA is ranked 17.

Honda Civic Sport vs. Hyundai ELANTRA N Line 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 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Honda Civic Sport’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line base engine makes 201 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are compact cars, the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and rear leg room. The Honda Civic Sport has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda Civic Sport and Hyundai ELANTRA N Line are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Civic Sport has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.64 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Honda Civic Sport and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line have the same Top Safety Pick award.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$25,805 - $27,343

Used Asking Price:

$25,729 - $31,077

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

30.4%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$27,831 - $29,672

Used Asking Price:

$25,057 - $29,997

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

41.1%

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10

Honda Civic Rankings

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 26

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 43

Best Compact Cars

3 / 26

Best Japanese Compact Cars

3 / 12

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

4 / 13

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Japanese Small Cars

5 / 18

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

7 / 26

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

7 / 26

Most Affordable Compact Cars

9 / 18

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

12 / 43

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

14 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

15 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

15 / 26

Safest Small Cars

17 / 43

Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings

Best Korean Small Cars

1 / 8

Best Korean Compact Cars

1 / 5

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

2 / 43

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

2 / 26

Best Small Cars for Tall People

3 / 43

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

3 / 26

Most Comfortable Small Cars

4 / 43

Most Affordable Compact Cars

6 / 18

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

10 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 43

Best Compact Cars

12 / 26

Most Affordable Small Cars

12 / 26

Best Small Cars for the Money

12 / 13

Most Reliable Small Cars

14 / 43

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

16 / 26

Best Small Cars

17 / 43

Safest Small Cars

24 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

26 / 43

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Honda Civic Trim Levels

EX, LX, Si, Touring

Other Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels

Limited, 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

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.64 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

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

0.054 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

201 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

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

0.067 hp per pound

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

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):


28 / 36 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

347 / 446 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

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:

56 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.7 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:

2935 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

183.3 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3020 lbs

Width:

71.9 inches

Height:

55.9 inches

Length:

184.1 inches

Wheelbase:

107.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/40R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/40R18

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