Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra GT (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$110
- Civic: 6 mpg better, 2.6 in more rear legroom.
- Elantra GT: 3 hp more, 40.0 cu ft more cargo.
- Elantra GT wins 4 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Civic | Elantra GT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $21,755 | $21,645 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 161 hp | Elantra GT |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 150 lb-ft | Elantra GT |
| MPG combined | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | Civic |
| Cargo, max | 15.1 cu ft | 55.1 cu ft | Elantra GT |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 23.0 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 34.8 in | Civic |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | About the same |
| Length | 182.7 in | 170.9 in to 171.7 in | N/A |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,771 lb | 2,943 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.9 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9 s published | 7.8 s estimate | Civic |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Elantra GT |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Civic LX FWD $20,000 | Elantra GT Auto $20,650 | $650 |
| Elantra GT FWD $20,650 | Civic LX CVT FWD Sedan $20,800 | $150 |
Cost to run
Civic costs $1,442 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Civic | Elantra GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $21,755 | $21,645 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,164 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,982 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $28,737 | $30,178 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Elantra GT wins.
Civic wins if Space weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Civic | 18% |
| Power | Elantra GT | 2% |
| Space | Elantra GT | 73% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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