Honda Civic vs. Hyundai ACCENT

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Civic and Hyundai ACCENT 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 and the Hyundai ACCENT.

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

Pricing: A used 2022 Honda Civic ranges from $20,975 to $28,998 while a used 2022 Hyundai ACCENT is priced between $14,989 to $20,992.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Civic loses 23.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai ACCENT loses 28.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ACCENT.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai ACCENT's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 5 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai ACCENT being ranked 26 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Hyundai ACCENT the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ACCENT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Hyundai ACCENT base engine makes 120 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The ACCENT is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles.This gives the Hyundai ACCENT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Honda Civic the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ACCENT, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Civic has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ACCENT, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.