2025 Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic

The 2025 Honda Civic in Phoenix starts out at a similar price as the Elantra. So it’s important that shoppers get straight answers about the ownership experience with these two rivals.

Value Packages

If you are looking for value, there are eight editions of the Elantra with starting MSRPs under $30,000. The first one starts at a low $21,875. With the Civic, there are only 4 choices with MSRP prices lower than $30,000. Offering top tech and high quality materials at every level, Hyundai makes it easier to get the best package at a price you can afford.

You can expect to get the maximum features for the money at any trim level and with either the regular or hybrid powertrain. It starts with larger touchscreens and continues with more driver assistance standards. US News and World Report has named the Elantra Hybrid as the 2025 Best Hybrid Car for the Money.  

Top trims can provide your favorites at a more favorable price point. Our favorites include the Hyundai ventilated front seats that provide fast relief on the hottest summer days here in Phoenix AZ. We also love the 64 combinations with the Elantra’s ambient lighting option.  

Drivers really appreciate the available navigation system. NavTraffic and NavWeather from SiriusXM are extremely useful during your daily commute or any time you are on a long trip.  

Take a Seat in a More Spacious Sedan

Everyone wants more wiggle room so it’s important to look at how much car you get for your money. In the case of these sedans, they have the same amount of front legroom. Beyond that, all the numbers favor the Elantra, whether it’s headroom or second-row legroom. An inch or a half-inch can make a big difference in comfort levels.

When it comes to trunk space, the two sedans are more alike. They both have folding rear seats to expand the trunk if you need a bigger, longer or wider area for gear.  

Save Money with Better Fuel Economy

Fuel economy is the first thing that concerns many small sedan shoppers. If you are looking at the Civic vs Elantra, you’ll be pleased to know that both these sedans earn an incredible 41 mpg on the highway and a remarkable 32 mpg in city drive. They both have idle stop-and-go to help reduce fuel waste.

If you are looking to save more, the Elantra Hybrid Blue pulls ahead of the Honda Civic Sport Hybrid. The first earns 54 mpg in combined driving with the second earns 50 mpg. Both will be good for your monthly budget, but you can do the best with the Hyundai hybrid.  

Keep Ownership Costs Under Control

If your budget is important to your car purchase, chances are that it will continue to be important over the lifespan of your car. That’s why it is important to consider what your ownership costs will be.

In the case of Hyundai vs Honda sedans, you’ll find the Elantra has better coverage in every area. Civics have bumper-to-bumper coverage that cuts off two years and 14,000 miles before the Elantras. Then they have powertrain coverage that cuts off as much as five years earlier. With the Civic sedan or hatchback, there’s one year less for maintenance, too.  

All those extra years and miles would indicate that the Hyundai Elantra will be the cheapest to own for any length of time.  

Conclusion

Whether you care about ownership costs, style, size or features, the Elantra and Elantra Hybrid should be first on your test drive list.

Earnhardt Hyundai in North Scottsdale is your destination for great deals on good cars today. Schedule a test drive and put some fun into your busy week.