Hyundai VELOSTER N vs. Honda Civic

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai VELOSTER N ranges from $16,998 to $26,165 while a used 2020 Honda Civic is priced between $17,095 to $26,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai VELOSTER N loses 34.8 percent of its value and the Honda Civic loses 26.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 8.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai VELOSTER N.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai VELOSTER N’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 158 horsepower. The VELOSTER N is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 383 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. This gives the Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai VELOSTER N. The VELOSTER N uses premium unleaded, and the Civic uses regular unleaded.

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