Honda vs. Hyundai

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Honda and Hyundai contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Honda and Hyundai cars.

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

Honda versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Honda versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 9 out of 15 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 10 comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 15 out of 15 comparisons.

Honda versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Honda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 9 out of 15 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 5 comparisons. Honda and Hyundai vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. Honda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 5 out of 9 comparisons. Hyundai offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 7 comparisons. Honda offers greater towing capacity in 1 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 5 out of 8 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 5 out of 8 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 15 out of 15 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 10 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Compact Cars, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Coupes, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Fit in Best Hatchbacks, Honda Accord in Best Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Civic (coupe) in Best Small Cars, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, and Honda HR-V in Best Subcompact SUVs. Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai SONATA Hybrid in Best Hybrid Cars, Hyundai SONATA Hybrid in Best Hybrid Midsize Cars, and Hyundai SANTA FE 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 5 categories: Honda Passport in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda CR-V Hybrid in Safest Hybrid SUVs, Honda Accord in Safest Midsize Cars, Honda Passport in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Honda Civic (coupe) in Safest Small Cars. Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai SONATA Hybrid in Safest Hybrid Cars and Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 6 categories: Honda CR-V 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 6 SUVs, 3 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 2 hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 9 front-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.