2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Honda Civic Compact Sedan Comparison Review 

When it comes down to compact sedans, the Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Civic both stand out as great options. But how do they compare. Let's dive into the details to help you make a well-informed decision.

Key Features Comparison 

Technology

  • Hyundai Elantra comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen display, providing modern tech at your fingertips 
  • Hyundai Civic offers a smaller 7-inch touchscreen display, slightly less advanced but still fully functional

Performance

  • Honda Civic: powered by a 150-hp 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine, delivering a bit more power.
  • Hyundai Elantra: fueled by a 147-hp 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine, offers an outstanding fuel-economy

Pricing & Affordability 

  • Hyundai Elantra: Pricing is typically lower, make it an excellent choice for drivers seeking a budget-friendly vehicle. 
  • Honda Civic: Pricing is typically higher

Hyundai Elantra or Honda Civic: Which Cars Is The Best For You? 

Ultimately, it all comes down to your preferences and priorities. Take a glance below for an in-depth comparison review of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Honda Civic. 

 2025 Hyundai Elantra  Vs 2025 Honda Civic 
 2.0L In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine Engine  2.0L In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine
 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm  Horsepower 150 hp @ 6,400 rpm 
 132 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,500 rpm  Torque 133 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,000 - 5,000 rpm 
 Smartstream® Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Transmission  Continuously Variable Transmission 
 5 Passenger Seats 5
 107.1 - in Wheelbase 107.1 -in
 184.1 - in Length  184.8 - in 
 71.9 - in Width 70.9 - in 
 55.7 - in  Height  55.7 - in 
 99.4 cu.-ft. Passenger Volume 99.0 cu.-ft. 
 42.3-in Legroom in Front  42.3 - in 
 38.0 -in Legroom in Rear 37.1 -in 
 14.2 cu.-ft. Cargo Volume  14.8 cu.-.ft.
 8- in Touchscreen (base model) 7 -in
 Available  10.25 - Inch Touchscreen Not Available 
 6 Speakers (base model) 4
 Available  Bose premium audio with 8 speakers incl. center channel and subwoofer Not Available 
 5-year/60,000 mile (limited time) New Vehicle Warranty  3-year/36,000 mile (limited time)
 10-year/100,000 mile (limited time) Powertrain Warranty  5-year/60,000  mile (limited time)
   
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Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic Peformance

Horsepower

First up. Let's start with everyone's favorite part. Performance. Starting with the base models, the Honda Civic comes equipped with a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower, while the Hyundai Elantra offers a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower. 

Fuel-Economy

In terms of fuel-economy, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra and the 2025 Honda Civic are both optimized to deliver maximum fuel-efficiency. While both vehicles offer the same fuel-economy specs, they both offer two different transmissions. The Hyundai Elantra, on the one hand, features a Smartstream® Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) and the Honda Civic comes equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission. 

Drive Modes

When it comes down to road handling, the only difference is that the Hyundai Elantra comes standard with three drive modes and the Honda Civic comes standard with two drive modes. To be specific, the Hyundai Elantra offers Normal, Sport, and Smart Drive mode, and the Honda Civic offers Econ, and Normal Drive Mode. 

Decision

All in all, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Civic both offer semi-similar performance features. 



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Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic Interior Features 

In terms of technology, both the Hyundai Elantra and Honda Civic are well-equipped. However, a key distinction is that the Hyundai Elantra comes standard with a larger 8-inch touchscreen display, while the Honda Civic includes a 7-inch display as standard.

Another key distinction is the available touchscreen displays. The Hyundai Elantra comes available with a 10.25-inch touchscreen display and the Honda Civic comes available with a 9-inch color touchscreen display. In addition to that, the Elantra comes available with 10.25-inch Gauge Cluster and the Honda Civic comes available with a 10.2-inch Driver Information Interface Screen.

Here's a quick breakdown of the available features exclusively offered in the new Hyundai Elantra:
  • Power tilt-and-slide sunroof
  • Hyundai Pay for seamless transactions
  • Bluelink+ connected car services
  • Dual USB ports for rear passenger

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Elantra vs Civic Interior Dimensions 

As far as passenger space goes, the Elantra has a slight advantage over the Civic. To be clear, the Elantra welcomes drivers with 99.4 cu.-ft. of passenger volume and the Civic offers 99.0 cu.-ft. of passenger volume. In addition to that the Elantra provides 42.3-inches of legroom in the front and 37.3 -inches of legroom in the rear. The Civic, on the other hand provides 42.3 inches of legroom in the front and 37.4 -inches of legroom in the rear. 

When considering cargo volume, the Civic boasts 14. cu.-ft. of cargo volume and the Elantra  maintains 14.2 cu.-ft. of cargo volume. 

In conclusion, both the Honda Civic and Elantra can hold up to five passengers comfortably. However the Hyundai Elantra surpasses the Honda Civic in legroom, and passenger volume. To learn more about the 2025 Hyundia Elantra's interior dimensions, call or visit us today.

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Elantra vs Civic Safety Features 

If you're looking for a new compact sedan with more safety and security features, the Elantra is the upper choice. The Elantra comes standard with: 
  • Rear Cross Traffic Monitor 
  • Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
  • Advanced dual front airbags (SRS) with Occupant Classification System (OCS)

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Elantra vs Civic Safety Warranty 

When it comes to warranty coverage, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra takes the lead. It comes standard with an impressive 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty-setting it apart from the competition. But that's not all. See how the 2025 Hyundai Elantra compares to the 2025 Honda Civic below:

2025 Hyundai Elantra Warranty

  • 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty
  • 5-year/60,000-mile limited new vehicle warranty

2025 Honda Civic Warranty

  • 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain warranty
  • 3-year/36,000-mile limited new vehicle warranty

Want to learn more about how the Elantra outshines the Civic? Apply online, call us at 888-260-2879, or visit us at 4333 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504 today!


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Final Decision: 2025 Hyundai Elantra or 2025 Honda Civic?

So you're probably wondering which compact sedan is the best?

 In short, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra deserves serious consideration. It delivers more space, comfort, and value for less, along with superior warranty coverage. While Honda fans might argue that the Civic's 150 hp gives it an edge, it's only a 3-hp advantage over the Elantra's efficient performance. With all this in mind, we encourage you to visit and experience the new 2025 Hyundai Elantra for yourself-it's worth a closer look.

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