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Honda Civic vs. Hyundai SONATA

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

When we compare the Honda Civic's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic 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, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Civic's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Hyundai SONATA.

Pricing: A used 2024 Honda Civic ranges from $24,951 to $32,094 while a used 2024 Hyundai SONATA is priced between $27,359 to $36,865. For a new model, the Honda Civic's price is between $25,044 and $32,100, with the Hyundai SONATA priced between $28,439 and $36,660.

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 SONATA loses 41.4 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 17.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SONATA.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai SONATA's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 5 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai SONATA being ranked 6 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Hyundai SONATA the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Civic’s base engine makes 158 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA base engine makes 191 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 572 miles.This gives the Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai SONATA the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Civic and the Hyundai SONATA have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Honda Civic has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$25,044 - $32,100

Starting MSRP:

$23,950

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$26,555

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,795 - $45,665

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$28,439 - $36,660

Starting MSRP:

$27,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$26,143

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,700 - $27,895

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$27,777

Price Range:

$24,951 - $32,094

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$28,855

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$19,171 - $47,673

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,594

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

7,770

# Good or Great Deals:

358

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$31,688

Price Range:

$27,359 - $36,865

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$29,305

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$25,951 - $31,688

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

4,460

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

626

# Good or Great Deals:

201

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$5,875

Depreciation %:

24.5%

Resale Value $:

$18,075

Residual Value %:

75.5%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

31.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

24.4% - 40.1%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$11,619

Depreciation %:

42.3%

Resale Value $:

$15,881

Residual Value %:

57.7%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

37.2%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32.1% - 45.7%

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13

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:

41.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.6

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:

4.4%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

14.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2 - 18.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 15.5

Honda Civic Rankings

Most Reliable Small Cars

2 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $25k

3 / 13

Best Small Cars for Teens

3 / 5

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

4 / 21

Best Small Cars

5 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 43

Best Family Small Cars

6 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

7 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 13

Best Small Cars for Tall People

12 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

14 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 43

Safest Small Cars

23 / 43

Hyundai SONATA Rankings

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

2 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Best Family Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 13

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

4 / 6

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

5 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

5 / 6

Best Midsize Cars

6 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

6 / 9

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

8 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

13 / 13

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels

N Line, 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:

4 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):

5 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:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm

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

0.055 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.060 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):


31 / 40 / 35

Range (city/hwy):

384 / 496 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


25 / 36 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

398 / 572 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Standard

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

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:

39.3 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:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

46.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

104.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2877 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

184 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3192 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

192.9 inches

Wheelbase:

111.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Aegean Blue Metallic

Gray

Meteorite Gray Metallic

Red

Rallye Red

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Onyx Black Pearl

Blue

Carbon Blue Pearl / Transmission Blue Pearl

Gray

Nocturne Gray / Portofino Gray Metallic

Red

Ultimate Red Pearl

Silver

Aero Silver Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Dark Gray

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