Hyundai ELANTRA GT vs. Honda Civic

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA GT ranges from $14,999 to $21,998 while a used 2020 Honda Civic is priced between $18,594 to $34,562.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT loses 35.1 percent of its value and the Honda Civic loses 23.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 11.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA GT.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA GT is 8.0 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ELANTRA GT being ranked 28 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Honda Civic being ranked 12 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA GT is 7.1 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA GT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT’s base engine makes 161 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 174 horsepower. The ELANTRA GT is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. This gives the Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai ELANTRA GT. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Honda Civic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA GT has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Civic has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA GT, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.29 out of 5 Stars.