Honda Civic vs Hyundai Veloster (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,360
- Civic: 3 mpg better, 11 hp more.
- Veloster: $1,360 cheaper, 29.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Civic wins 6 of 10 measures.
| Measure | Civic | Veloster | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $22,265 | $20,905 | Veloster |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 147 hp | Civic |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | Civic |
| MPG combined | 33 mpg | 30 mpg | Civic |
| Cargo, max | 15.1 cu ft | 44.5 cu ft | Veloster |
| Rear legroom | 37.4 in | 34.1 in | Civic |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.6 in | About the same |
| Length | 182.7 in | 166.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,771 lb | 2,855 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | Civic |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.6 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5 s estimate | 8.2 s estimate | Civic |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Veloster |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Civic LX FWD $21,250 | Veloster 2.0 Auto FWD $19,900 | $1,350 |
| Veloster FWD $18,900 | Civic LX FWD $21,250 | $2,350 |
Cost to run
Veloster costs $662 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Civic | Veloster |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $22,265 | $20,905 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,164 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,982 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $29,247 | $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 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Veloster | 6% |
| MPG | Civic | 9% |
| Power | Civic | 7% |
| Space | Veloster | 66% |
| 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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