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Hyundai ELANTRA N vs. Honda Civic

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

In comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA N's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA N has the advantage in the area of base engine power. 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, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA N's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA N.

Pricing: A used 2025 Hyundai ELANTRA N ranges from $29,984 to $37,275 while a used 2026 Honda Civic is priced between $23,820 to $32,785. For a new model, the Hyundai ELANTRA N's price is between $35,123 and $37,760, with the Honda Civic priced between $25,743 and $32,395.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA N loses 40.9 percent of its value and the Honda Civic loses 27.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 13 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA N.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA N’s base engine makes 276 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 150 horsepower.

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

Safety Ratings: The Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

35123 - 37760

Starting MSRP:

34250

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

25743 - 32395

Starting MSRP:

24595

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

25166

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

22725 - 27795

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

33480

Price Range:

29984 - 37275

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

27845

Price Range:

23820 - 32785

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

27845

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

27845 - 27845

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

14235

Depreciation %:

0.41562448

Resale Value $:

20015

Residual Value %:

0.58437552

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

6983

Depreciation %:

0.28391798

Resale Value $:

17612

Residual Value %:

0.71608202

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.30390054

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.28391798 - 0.41895823

Hyundai ELANTRA N Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Honda Civic Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

9.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA N

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

15.2

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

15.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

11.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.334



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.169870015050136

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Hyundai ELANTRA N Rankings

Best Small Cars for Tall People

3 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

3 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

4 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 37

Most Affordable Small Cars

19 / 22

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

21 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

29 / 37

Honda Civic Rankings

Best Small Cars for the Money

1 / 22

Best Small Cars Under $25k

1 / 13

Best Small Cars

2 / 37

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

2 / 17

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 13

Best Family Small Cars

4 / 37

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

4 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

4 / 37

Safest Small Cars

4 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 37

Best Small Cars for Teens

4 / 6

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

8 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 37

Most Affordable Small Cars

12 / 22

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 37

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback, Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Hyundai ELANTRA N Trim Levels

Base

Honda Civic Trim Levels

Not yet available

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

276 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

289 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm

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

0.087 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

150 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

133 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.052 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


21 / 29 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

260 / 360 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

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

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

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

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

14.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

113.6 cubic feet

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:

113.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3186 lbs

Width:

71.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

185.4 inches

Wheelbase:

107.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2875 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

184.8 inches

Wheelbase:

107.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/35R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Abyss Black Pearl

Blue

Intense Blue Pearl / Performance Blue

Gray

Cyber Gray Metallic

Red

Ultimate Red Pearl

White

Atlas White

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Blue Lagoon Pearl

Gray

Meteorite Gray Metallic

Red

Rallye Red

White

Platinum White Pearl

Silver

Solar Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black w/Blue Stitching

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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