2015 Honda Civic vs 2015 Hyundai Elantra

2015 Honda Civic

2015 Hyundai Elantra

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2-Door CVT EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX	29	38	$19,692	$21,190
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX-L	29	38	$21,035	$22,640
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi	29	38	$22,423	$24,140
Civic Coupe 2-Door CVT LX	30	39	$17,748	$19,090
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual EX	28	36	$18,952	$20,390
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual LX	28	36	$17,007	$18,290
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si	22	31	$21,266	$22,890
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Navi	22	31	$22,655	$24,390
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires	22	31	$21,451	$23,090
Civic Coupe 2-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires & Navi	22	31	$22,840	$24,590
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT	44	47	$22,974	$24,735
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT PZEV	44	47	$22,974	$24,735
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather	44	47	$24,085	$25,935
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Leather PZEV	44	47	$24,085	$25,935
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi	44	47	$24,363	$26,235
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather	44	47	$25,474	$27,435
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi & Leather PZEV	44	47	$25,474	$27,435
Civic Hybrid 4-Door Sedan L4 CVT w/Navi PZEV	44	47	$24,363	$26,235
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG	27	38	$25,355	$26,740
Civic Sedan 4-Door Automatic CNG w/Navi	27	38	$27,865	$29,390
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX	30	39	$19,692	$21,190
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX-L	30	39	$21,220	$22,840
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi	30	39	$22,608	$24,340
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT HF	31	41	$18,628	$20,040
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT LX	30	39	$17,933	$19,290
Civic Sedan 4-Door CVT SE	30	39	$18,581	$19,990
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual LX	28	36	$17,193	$18,490
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si	22	31	$21,451	$23,090
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Navi	22	31	$22,840	$24,590
Civic Sedan 4-Door Manual Si w/Summer Tires	22	31	$21,636	$23,290

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4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited	27	37	$20,766	$21,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited PZEV	27	37	$20,766	$21,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic SE	28	38	$17,629	$18,250
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport	24	35	$21,610	$22,600
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport PZEV	24	35	$21,610	$22,600
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual SE	27	37	$16,734	$17,250
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport	24	34	$20,672	$21,600
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic	24	33	$19,071	$19,800
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual	24	34	$18,121	$18,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,692

$20,766

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,190

$21,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$353 / month

$362 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Honda Civic is refined, comfortable, and offers top-notch safety ratings and features.

Snappy sheetmetal and smart packaging puts the 2015 Hyundai Elantra on most must-drive lists, though it's not as engaging to drive as some compact sedans.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride, little noise
45-mpg Hybrid model
Standard equipment impressive

Makes a styling statement
Very good fuel economy
Sleek hatchback GT is fun to drive

TCC Dislikes

Not the most rear-seat room
Two-level dash an acquired taste
Hybrid rough at low speeds

Throttle can seem sluggish (1.8L)
Tight back-seat headroom
Better steering feel still isn't the best

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

82.6

95.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

43.6

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

53.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

30.8

33.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

34.3

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.9

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

103.2

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.1

Length, Overall (in)

177.9

179.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.7

14.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

12.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.5

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P215/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P215/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2863

2818

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

143 @ 6500

145 @ 6500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 4300

130 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.67

3.44

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20 - 0.52

4.44

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

2.94

Trans Type

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Coupe

Hyundai Elantra

Body Style

Coupe

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)