Honda vs. Hyundai

When comparing the Honda brand to the Hyundai brand, Honda has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings. Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and variety of models offered.

Honda versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value

Analyzing Honda versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 15 out of 19 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 13 out of 16 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 17 out of 19 comparisons.

Honda versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 14 out of 20 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Honda and Hyundai vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 6 out of 8 comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 7 comparisons. Honda offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 7 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Honda and Hyundai have the same towing capacity.

Honda versus Hyundai: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of Honda versus Hyundai overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 9 out of 9 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 6 out of 9 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 6 out of 14 comparisons while Hyundai has better safety ratings in 1 out of 14 comparisons. Honda and Hyundai tie for safety in 7 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 19 out of 19 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

Honda has better car rankings in 8 categories: Honda Pilot in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord Hybrid in Best Hybrid Cars, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, Honda HR-V in Best Subcompact SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

Honda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Most Reliable Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in Most Reliable Hybrid Cars and Hyundai Kona in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings

Honda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Honda Pilot in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Accord Hybrid in Safest Hybrid Cars, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Pilot in Safest Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Safest Small Cars, and Honda Pilot in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Resale Value Rankings

Honda has better car rankings in 10 categories: Honda HR-V in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda Insight in Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda CR-V Hybrid in Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda Accord in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda Passport in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid in Plug-in Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda Fit in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Honda CR-V in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Honda HR-V in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Honda Pilot in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings

Honda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Honda Pilot in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars for the Money, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Honda Civic in Best Small Cars for the Money, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles

Honda offers 5 SUVs, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Hyundai offers 12 SUVs, 6 sedans, 1 coupe, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options

Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 3 hybrids. Hyundai offers 12 gasoline vehicles, 5 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Honda offers 6 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 17 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.