2021 Honda Civic vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra

Compare 2021 Honda Civic vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra

2021 Honda Civic

2021 Hyundai Elantra

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EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Hatchback EX CVT	31	40	$23,423	$24,700
Civic Hatchback LX CVT	31	40	$21,172	$22,200
Civic Hatchback Sport CVT	29	35	$22,855	$24,100
Civic Hatchback Sport Manual	29	37	$22,098	$23,300
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	29	35	$27,416	$29,400
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Manual	29	37	$26,671	$28,600
Civic Sedan EX CVT	N/A	N/A	$23,139	$24,400
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT	32	42	$24,275	$25,600
Civic Sedan LX CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,268	$21,250
Civic Sedan Sport CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,862	$23,050
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	30	38	$26,392	$28,300
Civic Type R Limited Edition Manual	22	28	$41,001	$43,995
Civic Type R Touring Manual	22	28	$35,323	$37,895

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Limited IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra Limited IVT	31	41	$24,446	$25,450
Elantra Limited IVT SULEV	31	41	$24,446	$25,450
Elantra N Line DCT	28	36	$24,206	$25,200
Elantra N Line Manual	25	34	$23,150	$24,100
Elantra SE IVT	33	43	$19,075	$19,650
Elantra SE IVT SULEV	33	43	$19,075	$19,650
Elantra SEL IVT	31	41	$20,078	$20,900
Elantra SEL IVT SULEV	31	41	$20,078	$20,900

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2021 Honda Civic vs. 2021 Hyundai Elantra: Compare Cars

Kirk Bell Senior Editor

The compact sedan is a great first car, an efficient means of transportation, and a wise choice for the budget-minded.

The Honda Civic has been the benchmark in the compact-car segment for years, but the redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra aims to take a bite out of the Civic’s turf before the Civic gets redesigned for the 2022 model year.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,423

$24,446

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,700

$25,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$412 / month

$424 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Honda Civic doesn’t let social responsibility get in the way of a good time.

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has big style, big available tech, and big range from a hybrid powertrain.

TCC Likes

Spacious cabin
Excellent value
Excellent gas mileage

Sleeker shape
More rear leg room
Sporty N Line edition

TCC Dislikes

Standard display screen
...and standard headlights
Hatchback’s busy looks

Budget-cutting cabin
Middling acceleration
Thinly padded seats

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.8

99.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.8

50.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

107.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.8

71.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

62.2

Length, Overall (in)

177.9

184.1

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

55.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

46.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

25.7

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.7

17.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P225/45HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2955

2868

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1700

132 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

STDEN1

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 6000

147 @ 6200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

2.68 - 0.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.81

4.89

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

2.82

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Hatchback

Hyundai Elantra

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.2

5.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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