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Honda Civic Hatchback vs Hyundai Veloster (2021)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,310

Car 1

Car 2

Civic HatchbackVelosterMSRP + destination$23,215$20,905Cargo, max46.2 cu ft44.5 cu ftRear legroom36.0 in34.1 inFront legroom42.3 in42.6 inSeats54
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Civic Hatchback LX FWD vs Veloster FWD
MeasureCivic HatchbackVelosterWinner
MSRP + destination$23,215$20,905Veloster
HorsepowerN/A147 hpN/A
TorqueN/A132 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined25 mpg to 36 mpg30 mpgN/A
Cargo, max46.2 cu ft44.5 cu ftCivic Hatchback
Rear legroom36.0 in34.1 inCivic Hatchback
Front legroom42.3 in42.6 inAbout the same
Length177.9 in166.9 inNot scored
Width70.8 in70.9 inNot scored
Curb weight2,946 lb2,855 lbNot scored
Seats54Civic Hatchback
Ground clearanceN/A5.6 inN/A
0-60 mphN/A8.2 s estimateN/A
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi5 yr / 60,000 miVeloster

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Civic Hatchback LX FWD
$22,200
Veloster 2.0 Premium Auto FWD
$23,100
$900
Veloster FWD
$18,900
Civic Hatchback LX CVT FWD
$22,200
$3,300

Cost to run

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostCivic HatchbackVeloster
MSRP + destination$23,215$20,905
Fuel or charging, 1 yearN/A$1,280
Fuel or charging, 6 yearsN/A$7,680
Total, 6 yearsN/A$28,585

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Veloster wins.

Civic Hatchback wins if Price weight is 1 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceVeloster10%
MPGN/A
PowerN/A
SpaceCivic Hatchback4%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked